Role of radionuclide studies in pediatric gastrointestinal disorders

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Semin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0001-2998(82)80007-X· OSTI ID:6725887

Sty, J R; Starshak, R J

Radionuclide techniques are currently used to fully evaluate many congenital and acquired abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract of children. Frequently, the anatomic and functional data provided by the nuclear examination are definitive. In the study of many disease entities, tracer techniques have replaced more cumbersome or invasive procedures. Although the radiopharmaceuticals and instrumentation are similar as applied to both children and adults, the uniqueness of children and their disease entities requires special consideration when performing and interpreting their studies. In this review, the principle radionuclide examinations used in the evaluation of pediatric gastrointestinal disorders are detailed and examples are illustrated.

• Research Organization: Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Milwaukee Children's Hospital, Milwaukee, WI
• OSTI ID: 6725887
• Journal Information: Semin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Vol. 12:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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