title: Embolism detection and prevention using scintigraphy during therapeutic arterial blockade.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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