[en] Diagnostic imaging of lung disease using radioactive tracers is a well-established procedure in human nuclear medicine. Conversely to other imaging techniques, gamma scintigraphy explores the functional and metabolic characteristics of an organ or a system rather than its morphology. Compared to other pulmonary function tests, scintigraphy provides regional evaluation instead of global measurement of lung function. For these reasons, this non invasive technique is a powerful tool for the study and diagnosis of respiratory disorders, as well as in the development of their treatment.
In equine medicine the techniques to perform and analyse scintigraphic lung images have been described. Equine lung scintigraphy emerges as a diagnostic and research tool9. This paper describes the scintigraphic technique, the method for analysis of equine lung scintiscans, and reviews the potential application of equine lung scintigraphy.
Disciplines :
Veterinary medicine & animal health
Author, co-author :
Votion, Dominique ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département clinique des animaux de compagnie et des équidés > Anesthésiologie gén. et pathologie chirurg. des grds animaux
Lekeux, Pierre ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de sciences fonctionnelles > Physiologie - Doyen de la Faculté de Médecine vétérinaire
Language :
English
Title :
Equine lung scintigraphy
Publication date :
April 1997
Event name :
2nd Dubai International Equine Symposium "The Diagnosis and Treatment of Respiratory Disease"
Event organizer :
Their Highness Sheikh and General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Event place :
Dubaï, United Arab Emirates
Event date :
du 29 mars au 1 avril 1997
By request :
Yes
Audience :
International
Main work title :
Dubai International Equine Symposium : the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease
