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Renal allograft accumulation of Tc-99m sulfur colloid: temporal quantitation and scintigraphic assessment

Journal Article · · Radiology; (United States)
Renal allograft accumulation of Tc-99m sulfur colloid (TSC) was studied using visual assessment of scintigraphic displays and a quantitative temporal model in 210 examinations of 56 transplant recipients. The quantitative temporal model related the immediate pool of the radioagent in the transplant to the fixed allograft accumulation of TSC at 20 minutes after administration. Examinations performed less than 3 days after grafting or steroid pulse therapy were excluded. Rejection was established by clinical and biochemical evaluation in all 84 examinations that showed acute or choronic allograft rejection. Rejection was accurately diagnosed by visual scintigraphic assessment in 82% of the established cases.
Research Organization:
St. Louis Univ., MO
OSTI ID:
5821540
Journal Information:
Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 148:2; ISSN RADLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English