Diagnosis of an enteric duplication with pertechnetate 99mTc scanning

A case of enteric duplication is reported in which preoperative pertechnetate (99m)Tc scanning demonstrated localized uptake in the region of the anatomic abnormality. This test is recommended for use in the evaluation of lower gastrointestinal bleeding in infants and children.

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Published in:Annals of surgery 1975-04, Vol.181 (4), p.428-430
Main Authors: Schwesinger, W H, Croom, 3rd, R D, Habibian, M R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Barium Sulfate
Enema
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - etiology
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - surgery
Humans
Infant
Intestine, Small - abnormalities
Intestine, Small - surgery
Male
Radionuclide Imaging
Technetium
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Summary:A case of enteric duplication is reported in which preoperative pertechnetate (99m)Tc scanning demonstrated localized uptake in the region of the anatomic abnormality. This test is recommended for use in the evaluation of lower gastrointestinal bleeding in infants and children.
ISSN:0003-4932
1528-1140