Localization of hemorrhage in a recurrent hemothorax using Tc-99m-sulfur colloid

Journal Article · Fri May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981 · Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00003072-198105000-00002· OSTI ID:5504556

Taillefer, R; Essiambre, R; Lemieux, R

Tc99m-sulfur colloid scintigraphy has proven clinically useful in identifying gastrointestinal hemorrhages. The authors describe a patient with recurrent hemothorax under oral anticoagulation therapy in which Tc-99m-sulfur colloid imaging was used to determine the site of bleeding.

• OSTI ID: 5504556
• Journal Information: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Vol. 6:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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