Scintigraphic localization of recurrent anastomotic site bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.
Scanning with Tc-99m labeled RBC was performed in two patients with recurrent postoperative gastrointestinal bleeding after partial colonic resection. Imaging correctly identified the source of bleeding at the anastomotic site in the large bowel, effectively contributing in the patient's treatment planning. Radionuclide scintigraphy provides a simple, noninvasive modality to diagnose and manage difficult clinical situations such as postoperative bleeding.
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Division of Nuclear Medicine, Danbury Hospital, CT 06810, USA.
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D000368:Aged; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D004912:Erythrocytes; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013667:Technetium
D013667:Technetium