Abdominal radiology for the small animal practitioner

ContentsSection 1 Introduction and Radiographic TechniqueSome Helpful HintsIndications for Abdominal RadiographyRole of Radiology in Patient ManagementSteps to Good Film ReadingStep One: Technical Factors for Abdominal RadiographyStep Two: Using a System for InterpretationStep Three: Roentgen or Radiographic SignsStep Four: Differential DiagnosesStep Five: What`s Next?Section 2 Normal Radiographic Anatomy of the AbdomenViewing the FilmStomachDuodenumCecumKidneySpleenDiaphragmLiverBladderProstateLymph NodesSection 3 Peritoneal CavityNormal AppearanceIncreased Peritoneal OpacityTerminology - SynonymsDecreased Peritoneal Opacity-GasCauses of Intraluminal Gas AccumulationCauses of Extraluminal Gas AccumulationRadiographic (Roentgen) Signs of Extraluminal GasDecreased Peritoneal Opacity-FatCauses of Abnormal Fat OpacitiesRadiographic (Roentgen) SignsDisruption of Borders of the Peritoneal CavityDiaphragmatic HerniaHiatal HerniaPeritoneopericardial HerniaInguinal or Ventral HerniaPerineal HerniaSection 4 Intra-abdominal MassesEvaluation of an Abdominal MassGastric MassesGeneralized HepatomegalyFocal HepatomegalyDifferentiate the StomachRenal MassesAdrenal MassDiffuse SplenomegalyFocal SplenomegalyMesenteric/Enteric MassesPancreatic MassesOvarian MassesMasses Involving Urinary BladderProstatic MassesUterine MassesCaudal Sublumbar MassesSection 5 Alimentary TractContrast MediaBariumIonic Organic IodineNon-Ionic Organic Iodine PreparationsEsophageal/Gastrointestinal Contrast ProceduresRadiography of the EsophagusContrast Examination of the Esophagus-Esophag