Prevention of motion artifacts on dual isotope subtraction parathyroid scintigraphy.
A simple, effective technique is described to identify and eliminate motion artifacts which might potentially invalidate dual isotope subtraction parathyroid scintigraphy. Cobalt-57 markers, appropriately placed on the patient, allow detection of movement and permit realignment if movement occurs between imaging sequences. This technique should assure the accuracy of dual isotope parathyroid subtraction scintigraphy.
D006801:Humans; D009068:Movement; D010280:Parathyroid Glands / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011868:Radioisotopes; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013670:Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m; D013382:Subtraction Technique; D013793:Thallium
D011868:Radioisotopes; C027549:thallium chloride; D013670:Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m; D013793:Thallium