Isotope studies in children: an update.
Hepatobiliary scintigraphy is an accurate, simple, and relatively noninvasive method for the diagnosis of biliary atresia, a condition in which early diagnosis is of paramount importance. Radionuclide gastrointestinal transit studies are useful in devising the surgical approach in children with suspected gastroesophageal reflux. Renal scintigraphy in the newborn period is used to decide the need for surgical intervention in a hydronephrotic kidney. Relatively new radiopharmaceuticals such as metaiodobenzyleguanidine, thallium, and deoxyglucose are useful in detecting tumors and in predicting the viability.
Department of Radiology, JW Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis 46202-5200.
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