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removed and the horse is radiation free. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, e.g.
phenylbutazone, is administered to minimize any swelling and discomfort. The treatment is
VetBooks.ir given with the horse as an inpatient and is only available at a specialist cancer unit. In the UK
it is currently available at the Animal Health Trust. The treatment gives good cosmetic results
with little scarring (Figures 18.38 and 18.39).
Figure 18.37 Horse receiving HDR brachytherapy
