Hounsfield Unit dynamics of adipose tissue and non-adipose soft tissues in growing pigs

• Published in: Research in veterinary science Vol. 84; no. 2; pp. 300 - 304
• Main Authors: McEvoy, Fintan J., Madsen, Mads T., Strathe, Anders B., Svalastoga, Eiliv
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier India Pvt Ltd 01.04.2008; Elsevier Limited
• Subjects: Abdomen - anatomy & histology; Abdomen - diagnostic imaging; adipocytes; Adipose tissue; Adipose Tissue - anatomy & histology; Adipose Tissue - diagnostic imaging; animal growth; Animals; Body Composition; Body fat; body fat distribution; Body Weight; Bone and Bones; computed tomography; histology; Hounsfield Unit; image analysis; measurement; Medical imaging; morphogenesis; normal values; piglets; Pigs; Proteins; Radionuclide Imaging; reference standards; Swine - anatomy & histology; Swine - growth & development; temporal variation; Tomography; Veterinary medicine; Pigs; Hounsfield Unit; Adipose tissue

Changes in the Hounsfield Unit value of adipose tissue and of non-adipose soft tissue during growth are poorly documented. This study examines the HU of these tissues in growing pigs. Computer tomography scans were made in nine growing pigs on three occasions, approximately four weeks apart. Average...