Scintigraphic demonstration of tracheo-esophageal fistula

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5299196

Dunn, E K; Man, A C; Lin, K J; Kaufman, H D; Solomon, N A

A tracheo-esophageal fistula, developed following radiotherapy for an esophageal carcinoma, was vividly demonstrated by radionuclide imaging. The abnormality was later confirmed by a barium esophagram and endoscopic examinations. The scintigraphic procedure, making use of a Tc-99m sulfur colloid swallow, appears to be a simple alternative method use of a Tc-99m sulfur colloid swallow, appears to be a simple alternative method that may be clinically useful for the diagnosis of such a condition.

• Research Organization: SUNY Downstate Medical Center-Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
• OSTI ID: 5299196
• Journal Information: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Vol. 24:12
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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