planar scintigraphy

Planar scintigraphy is a medical imaging technique that uses small amounts of radioactive material (called radiotracers) to create images of organs or tissues inside the body. The radiotracers emit gamma rays, which are detected by a specialized camera to produce black-and-white images, showing how the tracer moves and accumulates. This helps doctors assess organ function, detect abnormalities, or diagnose conditions. The procedure is generally safe, minimally invasive, and provides valuable functional information that complements other imaging methods like X-rays or MRI.