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Computer analysis of Tc-99m DPD and Tc-99m MDP kinetics in humans: concise communication

Journal Article · · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5764405
Technetium-99m DPD and Tc-99m(Sn)MDP were compared regarding the quality of skeletal images and the compartmental kinetic data, in two groups of nine normal subjects. No difference in scan quality was found. Data derived from compartmental kinetic analysis suggest that MDP has a higher bone uptake and a lower soft-tissue retention in comparison with DPD.
Research Organization:
Centro Interdipartimentale di Biocibernetica, dell' Universita di Bari, Policlinico, Italy
OSTI ID:
5764405
Journal Information:
J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 24:4; ISSN JNMEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English