In-111 DTPA to evaluate the patency of an implanted intrathecal infusion pump.
In-111 DTPA cisternography confirmed placement and patency of a slow flow, implanted, programmable, intrathecal morphine infusion pump system. Other radiologic methods failed and were impractical.
Schmidt
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Department of Radiology, New England Medical Center Hospitals, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Oates
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D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002946:Cisterna Magna / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D015918:Infusion Pumps, Implantable; D007278:Injections, Spinal / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009020:Morphine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D009192:Myelography; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D009020:Morphine; D004369:Pentetic Acid