Use of lymphscintigraphy in traumatic chylous ascites.
This report describes the use of lymphscintigraphy in a patient with traumatic chylous ascites. Radioactivity "leakage" near the origin of the thoracic duct and accumulation into the peritoneal cavity were delineated.
Baulieu
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Department of Nuclear Medicine, Trousseau University Hospital, Tours, France.
Baulieu
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Alison
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Barsotti
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Itti
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D000328:Adult; D002915:Chylous Ascites / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012421:Rupture; D013671:Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid; D013897:Thoracic Duct / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries
D013671:Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid