Use of intraoperative radionuclide study and colonoscopy in gastrointestinal hemorrhage

Clin Nucl Med. 1985 Mar;10(3):188-91. doi: 10.1097/00003072-198503000-00013.

Abstract

Tc-99m labeled red cell imaging is used in the diagnosis and localization of gastrointestinal hemorrhage. A patient in whom a preoperative scan was positive in the right paraumbilical region is discussed. Intraoperative Tc-99m labeled red cell imaging was used in conjunction with colonoscopy, and the site of active bleeding was found in the proximal transverse colon, which had been displaced downward because of adhesions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Colonoscopy
  • Erythrocytes
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnosis*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Period
  • Middle Aged
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Technetium

Substances

  • Technetium