Scintigraphic detection of occult hemorrhage using RBCs labeled in vitro with technetium Tc 99m sodium pertechnetate

Journal Article · Sun May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Arch. Intern. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1001/archinte.143.5.1027· OSTI ID:6195956

Bunker, S R; Kolina, J S; Kaplan, K A; McAuley, R J; Lull, R J

Scintigraphy with RBCs labeled with technetium Tc 99m sodium pertechnetate effectively located the source of hemorrhage in a patient receiving long-term anticoagulant therapy. (The patient was initially seen with a large hematoma on the flank.) More important, the procedure was used to monitor activity in this otherwise-occult bleeding site. Scintigraphic studies may be useful in the management of these difficult clinical problems.

• Research Organization: Department of Radiology, Letterman Army Medical Center, Presidio of San Francisco, CA
• OSTI ID: 6195956
• Journal Information: Arch. Intern. Med.; (United States), Vol. 143:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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