Atlas of Equine Ultrasonography
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The only visual guide to equine ultrasonography based on digital ultrasound technology.  Atlas of Equine Ultrasonography provides comprehensive coverage of both musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal areas of the horse. Ideal for practitioners in first opinion or referral practices, each chapter features normal images for anatomical reference followed by abnormal images covering a broad range of recognised pathologies. The book is divided into musculoskeletal, reproductive and internal medicine sections and includes positioning diagrams demonstrating how to capture optimal images. With contributions from experts around the world, this book is the go-to reference for equine clinical ultrasonography.

Key features include:

  • Pictorially based with a wealth of digital ultrasound images covering both musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal areas and their associated pathologies.
  • Each chapter begins with a discussion of normal anatomy and demonstrates how to obtain and interpret the images presented.
  • A video library of over 50 ultrasound examinations is available for streaming or download and viewing on-the-go.  Access details are provided in the book.

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Jessica A. Kidd, BA, DVM, CertES(Orth), Dipl. ECVS, MRCVS is an RCVS and European Recognised Specialist in Equine Surgery based in Oxfordshire, UK.

Kristina G. Lu, VMD, Dipl. ACT is a specialist in equine reproduction at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Lexington, Kentucky, USA.

Michele L. Frazer, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM ACVECC is a specialist in equine internal medicine and emergency and critical care medicine at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Lexington, Kentucky, USA.

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List of Contributors ix

About the Companion Website xi

Introduction 1
Kimberly Palgrave and Jessica A. Kidd

Section 1 Musculoskeletal

1. Ultrasonography of the Foot and Pastern 25
Ann Carstens and Roger K.W. Smith

2. Ultrasonography of the Fetlock 45
Eddy R.J. Cauvin and Roger K.W. Smith

3. Ultrasonography of the Metacarpus and Metatarsus 73
Roger K.W. Smith and Eddy R.J. Cauvin

4. Ultrasonography of the Carpus 107
Ann Carstens

5. Ultrasonography of the Elbow and Shoulder 125
Barbara Riccio

6. Ultrasonography of the Hock 149
Katherine S. Garrett

7. Ultrasonography of the Stifle 161
Eddy R.J. Cauvin

8. Ultrasonography of the Pelvis 183
Marcus Head

9. Ultrasonography of the Neck and Back 199
Marcus Head

10. Ultrasonography of the Head 213
Debra Archer

Videos: Dynamic Ultrasonography of Musculoskeletal Regions 225
Sarah Boys Smith

Section 2 Reproduction

Section 2a: Ultrasonography of the Stallion Reproductive Tract

11. Ultrasonography of the Internal Reproductive Tract 241
Malgorzata A. Pozor

12. Ultrasonography of the Penis 267
Malgorzata A. Pozor

13. Ultrasonography of the Testes 277
Charles Love

Section 2b: Ultrasonography of the Mare Reproductive Tract

14. Use of Ultrasonography in the Evaluation of the Non-Pregnant Mare 291
Walter Zent

15. Use of Ultrasonography in the Management of the Abnormal Broodmare 297
Jonathan F. Pycock

16. Transrectal Ultrasonography of Early Equine Gestation – the First 60 Days 309
Christine Schweizer

17. Use of Ultrasonography in Twin Management 323
Richard Holder

18. Use of Ultrasonography in Equine Fetal Sex Determination Between 55 and 200 Days of Gestation 329
Richard Holder

19. Use of Ultrasonography in Fetal Development and Monitoring 341
Stefania Bucca

20. Ultrasonography of the Post-Foaling Mare 351
Peter R. Morresey

Section 3 Internal Medicine

Section 3a: Ultrasonography of the Thoracic Cavity

21. Ultrasonography of the Pleural Cavity, Lung, and Diaphragm 367
Peter R. Morresey

22. Ultrasonography of the Heart 379
Colin C. Schwarzwald

Section 3b: Ultrasonography of the Abdominal Cavity

23. Ultrasonography of the Liver, Spleen, Kidney, Bladder, and Peritoneal Cavity 409
Nathan Slovis

24. Ultrasonography of the Gastrointestinal Tract 427
Fairfield T. Bain

Section 3c: Ultrasonography of Small Structures

25. Ultrasonography of the Eye and Orbit 445
Caryn E. Plummer and David J. Reese

26. Ultrasonography of the Soft Tissue Structures of the Neck 455
Massimo Magri

27. Ultrasonography of Vascular Structures 475
Fairfield T. Bain

28. Ultrasonography of Umbilical Structures 483
Massimo Magri

Index 495

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“The use of photographs of anatomic specimens and novel CT reconstructions with overlays to depict probe positioning provides excellent guidance for both novice and experienced sonographers.”  (JAVMA, 15 December 2014)

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