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Xenon in the gastric fundus: potential pitfall in ventilation scan interpretation. [Abnormal scan resulting from swallowing of /sup 133/Xe by patient]

Journal Article · · Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6295729
Ventilation and perfusion scanning are well established diagnostic procedures used extensively for early detection of pulmonary embolism in adults. Lung scanning to demonstrate pulmonary emboli in children has been somewhat limited; however, it has been useful in assessing conditions such as unilateral hyperlucent lung, obstructive emphysema, bronchiectasis, and cystic fibrosis. This report describes a potential pitfall of xenon-133 ventilation scan interpetation: a left lower lobe ventilation washout retention artifact caused by swallowed /sup 133/Xe gas.
OSTI ID:
6295729
Journal Information:
Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States) Vol. 132:4; ISSN AJROA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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