Equine Scintigraphy

Equine Scintigraphy
By S.J. Dyson

Book Description: 

This is the first ever book devoted entirely to equine scintigraphy. Written by leading clinicians working in this field, it covers the basic science of radiopharmaceuticals and scintigraphy in the horse. Chapters on the mechanism and action of the gamma camera and quality control are followed by sections on patient preparation, how to carry out effective scintigraphic examiniations and how to interpret and understand the images acquired. Section two of the book goes on to study the normal appearance of the skeleton in the horse, as well as the most common examples of abnormality. Seperate chapters address the performance sports horse, the racing Thoroughbred, and the Standardbred. In addition information on radiation safety issues, the doses staff are likely to receive and steps which can be taken to minimise these doses is included.Equine Scintigraphy
By S.J. Dyson
This is the first ever book devoted entirely to equine scintigraphy. Written by leading clinicians working in this field, it covers the basic science of radiopharmaceuticals and scintigraphy in the horse. Chapters on the mechanism and action of the gamma camera and quality control are followed by sections on patient preparation, how to carry out effective scintigraphic examiniations and how to interpret and understand the images acquired. Section two of the book goes on to study the normal appearance of the skeleton in the horse, as well as the most common examples of abnormality. Seperate chapters address the performance sports horse, the racing Thoroughbred, and the Standardbred. In addition information on radiation safety issues, the doses staff are likely to receive and steps which can be taken to minimise these doses is included.

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