Evaluation of LeVeen-shunt patency using Tc-99m labelled macroaggregated albumin.
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چکیده
A LeVeen peritoneo-venous shunt is placed for intractable ascites. Determination of obstruction site in the shunt tube is a difficult problem. We describe a simple nuclear medicine method using 111MBq (3mCi) of Technetium-99m labeled macro-aggregated albumin injected intraperitoneally.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
دوره 15 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005