VETERINARY RADIOLOGY AND DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
cod. 21368

Academic year 2013/14
3° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Clinica chirurgica veterinaria (VET/09)
Field
Discipline cliniche veterinarie
Type of training activity
Characterising
60 hours
of face-to-face activities
5 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
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Learning objectives

Students will have to reach a good level of knowledge and understanding regarding the different imaging techniques discussed, the student itself will have to apply knowledge and understanding in giving indication on which is/are the best imaging technique/s to be considered for different clinical cases.
Students are requested to reach a good level of knowledge and understanding of the radiological signs that should be considered in x-ray film reading of different anatomical regions. In this way, students will have to apply their knowledge and understanding for the correct evaluation of the radiological signs, in order to reach a correct diagnosis.

Prerequisites

Anatomy, physiology and general pathology knowlwdge

Course unit content

General topics will be discussed: ionizing radiation, x-ray unit, radiographic images: analogic and digital acquisition system, radioprotection, radiographic projection in small and large animal, ultrasonography, basic principle of CT, RMN, Scintigraphy. Indications for a correct approach in x-ray films reading will be given for thorax/abdomen/bone radiology.

Full programme

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Bibliography

Thrall DE. Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology, 6th Ed., Elsiever, 2013

Teaching methods

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Assessment methods and criteria

Oral/practical examination : students will be asked to demonstrate that they have reached a good level of knowledge and understanding regarding the different diagnostic imaging techniques , and they will be requested to discuss a x-ray films reading session. They will be requested to apply their knowledge and understanding.

Other information

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