A new method for granulocyte labeling with technetium-99m: preliminary results in abscess detection.
A new method for 99mTc-labeling of granulocytes for clinical routine use has been developed. The labeling is simple to perform by means of a kit of radiopharmaceutical quality, utilizing dihydroxy-benzoic acid. Pretinning techniques are avoided. The technique has been applied clinically in 15 patients with indications of intra-abdominal abscess. In six patients, [99mTc]granulocyte scintigraphy at 3 hr and/or 24 hr after i.v. administration, correctly depicted the abscess, as verified by subsequent surgery. In the remaining patients, who were negative at surgery or recovered without operation, all scans were negative.
Sundrehagen
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Bengtsson
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Bremer
P O
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Jacobsson
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von Krusenstierna
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Larsson
S A
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Schnell
P O
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Svenberg
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Appelgren
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D000005:Abdomen; D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001998:Bronchopulmonary Sequestration; D006098:Granulocytes; D006801:Humans; D062385:Hydroxybenzoates; D007553:Isotope Labeling; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013667:Technetium
D062385:Hydroxybenzoates; D013667:Technetium