Detection of gastrointestinal bleeding by radionuclide scintigraphy

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Am. J. Gastroenterol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6413339

Gupta, S; Luna, E; Kingsley, S; Prince, M; Herrera, N

Scanning with Technetium /sup 99m/ labeled autologous red blood cells was performed in 59 patients with clinical suspicion of acute and/or intermittent, chronic gastrointestinal bleeding. In 36 patients (61%), a definite site of bleeding could be demonstrated. A strong correlation with other modalities such as upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, contrast angiography, and surgical exploration was found. Overall sensitivity of the procedure was 91%; specificity 100% and accuracy 93.3%. It is suggested that radionuclide scintigraphy provides a completely noninvasive, simple, and sensitive procedure which may be routinely used for the detection and localization of gastrointestinal bleeding.

• Research Organization: Danbury Hospital, CT
• OSTI ID: 6413339
• Journal Information: Am. J. Gastroenterol.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Gastroenterol.; (United States) Vol. 79:1; ISSN AJGAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BLOOD CELLS
BLOOD VESSELS
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GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
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ISOMERIC TRANSITION ISOTOPES
ISOTOPES
LABELLING
MATERIALS
NUCLEI
ODD-EVEN NUCLEI
ORGANS
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
PATIENTS
RADIOISOTOPE SCANNING
RADIOISOTOPES
SCINTISCANNING
SYMPTOMS
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TECHNETIUM ISOTOPES
YEARS LIVING RADIOISOTOPES