Three-phase radionuclide bone scanning in evaluation of local radiation injury. A case report.
The management of local radiation injuries is influenced by the degree of vascular compromise within the skin and underlying tissues. Other authors have used thermography and angiography in assessing the blood flow to radiation damaged tissues. This report describes the use of radionuclide imaging in the evaluation of a patient who developed necrosis of his distal digits following a radiation accident. In addition to determining the vascular status of the hands, imaging helped indicate an appropriate level for amputation.
Mettler
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Department of Radiology, Albuquerque Veterans Administration Medical Center, New Mexico 87108.
Monsein
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Davis
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Rosenberg
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Kelsey
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Listrom
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D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000528:radiation effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005385:Fingers / Q000528:radiation effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010025:Osteoradionecrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011855:Radiodermatitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging