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Evaluation of gastro-pulmonary aspiration by a radioactive technique: concise communication. [/sup 99m/Tc tracer technique]

Journal Article · · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5436579
Seven selected patients were given 3 to 5 mCi of Tc-99m sulfur colloid orally at bedtime and the lungs were imaged in the morning. Two showed definite evidence of aspiration and one suggestive evidence. This is a simple, non-invasive method of demonstrating pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Colorado, Denver
OSTI ID:
5436579
Journal Information:
J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 18:11; ISSN JNMEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English