New technique for localization of therapeutic emboli using radionuclide labeling.
A sensitive method for localizing the resting place of catheter-injected therapeutic gelatin emboli is described. Surgical gelatin (Gelfoam) is labeled with 99mTc and each embolus observed on the persistence scope of a gamma camera after injection. This technique reduces the chance of obstructing blood vessels other than those intended. Two cases of embolization, one arterial and one venous, are illustrated.
D000328:Adult; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005781:Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013157:Splenic Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013162:Splenic Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013667:Technetium
D013667:Technetium