Gallstone ileus diagnosed by technetium-99m dimethyliminodiacetic acid cholescintigraphy. A case report

Journal Article · Wed Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00003072-198402000-00005· OSTI ID:6879857

Elkin, C M; Weissmann, H S; Freeman, L M

Tc-99m IDA cholescintigraphy frequently provides information regarding nonbiliary pathology, such as small bowel obstruction. The cholescintigraphic finding of functional cystic duct obstruction concomitant with persistent small bowel dilatation and lack of progression of labeled bile suggests the diagnosis of gallstone ileus.

• Research Organization: Department of Radiology, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York
• OSTI ID: 6879857
• Journal Information: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Vol. 9:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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