[en] In contrast to other imaging techniques, scintigraphy provides information about the physiology of the lung rather than anatomical observations.
As opposed to other pulmonary function tests, scintigraphy provides regional evaluation instead of global measurement of lung function.
This non-invasive imaging technique improves knowledge of the pathophysiologic processes involved in respiratory disorders.
Furthermore, it is a sensitive method to early diagnosis of inflammatory process.
It is also an unique tool to study the deposition of therapeutic aerosol within the respiratory tract.
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
Language :
English
Title :
Pulmonary Function Testing in Cattle: application of nuclear scintigraphy to evaluation of pulmonary function
Alternative titles :
[en] Tests de fonction pulmonaire chez le bovin: application de la scintigraphie pour évaluer la fonction pulmonaire
