Diagnostic MRI in Dogs and Cats

Diagnostic MRI in Dogs and Cats makes the vast and increasingly complex topic of clinical MRI in small animals accessible to all veterinarians. With the increasing availability of MRI technology, there is a pressing need for expertise in interpreting these images. Now fully updated, this remains the first reference textbook to provide a comprehensive, image-rich overview of the current knowledge, focusing on imaging appearance rather than on clinical signs or treatment. MRI images from low, mid, and high-field magnets reflect the diversity of equipment in clinical use today.

This second edition reflects our broader understanding of MRI’s clinical utility, bringing in the latest research, additional or better case examples, and refinements that reflect how far the field has come and where it’s going. It newly includes:

· a chapter dedicated to MRI pulse sequences in use in veterinary imaging

· a chapter covering MRI safety

· expansion of the technical particularities of 3.0 T MRI scanners

· a chapter on MRI anatomy of the brain and spinal cord with detailed illustrations

· two chapters dedicated to the differential diagnoses based on the main findings observed on MR images of the brain or spine, helping learners to organize and improve their interpretative skills

· replacement of many images with better examples and higher-quality illustrations.

With chapters on MRI physics and technology as well as sections on specific anatomical regions, the book functions as a stand-alone reference for the reader, whether a radiology/neurology resident in training or a practitioner with a need to learn about veterinary clinical MRI.

Author Biography

Dr. Wilfried Mai earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (Dr Méd Vét) from the School of Veterinary Medicine of Maisons-Alfort, France, in 1995. Following a two-year internship in small animal internal medicine, he completed a residency in radiology and a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering in Lyon, France. Dr. Mai went on to pursue a PhD in Biomedical Engineering at Université Claude Bernard in Lyon, in collaboration with Duke University in North Carolina.

He became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in 2000 and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology in 2006.

Since joining the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2004, Dr. Mai has been a dedicated clinician, educator, and researcher in veterinary radiology. He currently serves as Professor and Chief of Radiology, as well as Director of the Radiology Residency Program at Penn Vet.