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Tc-99m sulfur colloid scanning in blunt trauma: detection of abdominal bleeding

Journal Article · · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5873608
Tc-99m sulfur colloid scintigraphy can detect and locate active lower gastrointestinal bleeding. The same principles apply to the detection and location of active intra-abdominal or pelvic hemorrhage following blunt abdominal trauma. We report two patients with abdominal bleeding who were correctly diagnosed by this method. As part of the routine examination of all patients having Tc-99m sulfur colloid liver-spleen scans for trauma, 500,000-count images should be made of the rest of the abdomen and pelvis.
Research Organization:
Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, PA
OSTI ID:
5873608
Journal Information:
J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 22:11; ISSN JNMEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English