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Some Clinical and Laboratory Findings in Patients Injected with Thorium Dioxide.
- Source :
- American Journal of Gastroenterology (Springer Nature); Apr1972, Vol. 57 Issue 4, p301-310, 10p, 5 Black and White Photographs, 2 Diagrams, 3 Charts, 2 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 1972
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Abstract
- Discusses the use of thorotrast, a colloidal suspension of thorium dioxide, as a radiological contrast medium for the visualization of blood vessels. Possible local pathology incited by thorium through continued radiation; Approximate number of patients who received the drug in Portugal from 1930 to 1955; Overview of laboratory tests performed on the patients to determine whether or not a thorotrast induced lesion could be demonstrated.
- Subjects :
- THORIUM dioxide in the body
PATHOLOGY
SUSPENSIONS (Chemistry)
RADIATION
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00029270
- Volume :
- 57
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Gastroenterology (Springer Nature)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16235630