Peritoneoscintigraphy using Tc-99m MAA for diagnosis of diaphragmatic disruptions in trauma patients.
The diagnosis of diaphragmatic disruptions secondary to blunt trauma is difficult because the patients are usually asymptomatic. Delay in recognition of this injury can be life threatening. The presence of previous pulmonary pathology makes the diagnosis even more difficult to establish. In this report, a diaphragmatic tear was diagnosed using intraperitoneal instillation of Tc-99m MAA.
Cesani
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Department of Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, 77554, USA.
Zuckermann
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Patange
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Briscoe
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D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000150:complications; D006549:Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013668:Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin / Q000008:administration & dosage
D013668:Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin