Scintigraphic demonstration of tracheo-esophageal fistula.
A tracheo-esophageal fistula, developed following radiotherapy for an esophageal carcinoma, was vividly demonstrated by radionuclide imaging. The abnormality was later confirmed by a barium esophagram and endoscopic examinations. The scintigraphic procedure, making use of a Tc-99m sulfur colloid swallow, appears to be a simple alternative method that may be clinically useful for the diagnosis of such a condition.
D001466:Barium Sulfate; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000150:complications; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013455:Sulfur; D013667:Technetium; D013671:Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology
D001466:Barium Sulfate; D013671:Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid; D013455:Sulfur; D013667:Technetium