Elemental composition and microstructure analysis of a rabbit urolith

Elemental composition and microstructure analysis of a rabbit urolith

Following physical examination and radiography analysis, cystotomy was performed to remove a rabbit’s single bladder stone. This rabbit urolith was analyzed by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (EDXRF) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The EDXRF technique was successful for the determination of...

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Published in:Journal of radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry Vol. 302; no. 1; pp. 97 - 102
Main Authors: Machado, Débora Bellini, Sato, Ivone M., Silva, Flávia R. O., Salvador, Vera Lúcia R., Marumo, Júlio Takehiro, Schor, Nestor, Bellini, Maria Helena
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 01-10-2014
Springer
Subjects:
Analysis
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Diagnostic Radiology
Fluorescence
Hadrons
Heavy Ions
Inorganic Chemistry
Nuclear Chemistry
Nuclear Physics
Physical Chemistry
X-ray spectroscopy
Rabbit
Scanning electron microscopy
Urolith
X-ray fluorescence
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Summary:Following physical examination and radiography analysis, cystotomy was performed to remove a rabbit’s single bladder stone. This rabbit urolith was analyzed by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (EDXRF) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The EDXRF technique was successful for the determination of major elements (Ca, Mg, P, K and S) and presented sufficient sensitivity to also trace elements (Sr, Fe, Cu, V, Cr, Mn, Zn and Pb) determination. The results showed significant quantitative and structural variations among the urolith regions. The EDXRF technique using the fundamental parameters method and SEM attend as complementary techniques that can be useful in the management of urinary stone analysis.
ISSN:0236-5731
1588-2780
DOI:10.1007/s10967-014-3305-9