The use of a short-lived radionuclide in the investigation of acute bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract.
A method is described for the detection and monitoring of bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract. A short-lived radionuclide (113In-m) is used. Acute bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract in patients without signs of shock and preshock usually stopped within a short time after onset.
D000208:Acute Disease; D001798:Blood Proteins / Q000378:metabolism; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006207:Half-Life; D006801:Humans; D007204:Indium / Q000097:blood; D011485:Protein Binding; D011868:Radioisotopes; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging
D001798:Blood Proteins; D011868:Radioisotopes; D007204:Indium