Embolism detection and prevention using scintigraphy during therapeutic arterial blockade.
We describe an application of simple scintigraphic localization of therapeutic gelatin emboli during and after transcatheter arterial embolization using gelatin particles labeled with technetium 99m. This scintigraphy required an additional 15-30 minutes and can be useful for prevention of serious complications and for early detection of adverse embolisms.
D001158:Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000628:therapy; D002404:Catheterization; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005781:Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging