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European journal of radiology open2022; 10; 100467; doi: 10.1016/j.ejro.2022.100467

Imaging techniques in veterinary medicine. Part II: Computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine.

Abstract: Radiography and ultrasonography are the most used techniques in veterinary clinical practice, due to organizational, managerial and, mostly, economic reasons. However, in the last decades, Computed tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and, to a lesser extent, Nuclear Medicine (MN) are increasingly used. As we said in the previous article, all the Diagnostic Imaging techniques are actually "indispensable" in Veterinary Medicine, where many patients do not show any symptoms.This second part describes Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance (MRI) and Nuclear Medicine techniques in Veterinary Medicine are described.
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Publication Date: 2022-12-13 PubMed ID: 36570419PubMed Central: PMC9768321DOI: 10.1016/j.ejro.2022.100467Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article mainly discusses the usage and benefits of advanced imaging techniques, namely, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and nuclear medicine, in veterinary medicine.

Overview of the Research

In this research, the authors explore advanced imaging techniques that are gradually gaining prominence in veterinary medicine. Although radiography and ultrasonography remain the most frequently used due to their cost-effectiveness and simplicity, the applications of CT, MRI, and Nuclear Medicine in diagnosis and treatment are being recognized and practiced more. The essentiality of imaging for veterinary interventions, especially in cases where the patients do not exhibit overt symptoms, is underscored in this research.

Computed Tomography (CT)

  • CT scanning, a form of medical imaging procedure, uses computer-processed combinations of multiple X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional images of specific areas of the scanned object, allowing the user to see inside the object without cutting.
  • This method provides more detailed information than conventional X-ray imaging. It helps to detect various diseases and assess the shape, size, density, and texture of internal organs effortlessly.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

  • MRI is a non-invasive imaging technology that uses magnetism, radio waves, and a computer to produce detailed two or three-dimensional images of the body’s interior structure.
  • It is especially beneficial in imaging soft tissues and organs like the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and heart, offering an advantage over other techniques when detailed images are required.

Nuclear Medicine

  • Nuclear Medicine involves the application of radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
  • It allows doctors to see how the body functions and its structure. It differs from other imaging forms as it highlights the body functions, physiology, and structure and is an effective way to gather medical information that would otherwise be unavailable, require surgery, or necessitate more expensive diagnostic tests.

The research concludes that the adoption of these advanced imaging techniques, although at a gradual pace, holds immense promise in enhancing the scope and precision of veterinary medicine.

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(2022). Imaging techniques in veterinary medicine. Part II: Computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine. Eur J Radiol Open, 10, 100467. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejro.2022.100467

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European journal of radiology open
ISSN: 2352-0477
NlmUniqueID: 101650225
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 10
Pages: 100467
PII: 100467

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The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.

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