The Diagnosis of Anastomotic Leak After Gastroesophagostomy With Biliary Scintigraphy

Tc-99m HIDA scintigraphy in a patient with septic complications after partial resection of the esophagus and gastroesophagostomy demonstrated a free bile leak through the anastomosis to the thoracic drains. Concomitant attempts to verify this with dye ingestion (methylene blue) and x-ray examination...

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Published in:Clinical nuclear medicine 1995-08, Vol.20 (8), p.709-711
Main Author: HERRLIN, KRISTIAN
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anastomosis, Surgical - adverse effects
Biliary Tract - diagnostic imaging
Biological and medical sciences
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - surgery
Digestion. Liver. Biliary tract. Spleen. Pancreas
Esophageal Neoplasms - surgery
Esophagogastric Junction - diagnostic imaging
Esophagogastric Junction - surgery
Humans
Imino Acids
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Organotechnetium Compounds
Postoperative Complications - diagnostic imaging
Radiography
Radionuclide Imaging
Radionuclide investigations
Technetium Tc 99m Lidofenin
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Summary:Tc-99m HIDA scintigraphy in a patient with septic complications after partial resection of the esophagus and gastroesophagostomy demonstrated a free bile leak through the anastomosis to the thoracic drains. Concomitant attempts to verify this with dye ingestion (methylene blue) and x-ray examinations were negative.
ISSN:0363-9762
1536-0229
DOI:10.1097/00003072-199508000-00011