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Splenic Uptake of 99mTechnetium Sulphur Colloid as an Index of Portal Hypertension.

Authors :
Gourgoutis, George D.
Das, Gopal
Lindsay, Naomi
Source :
American Journal of Gastroenterology (Springer Nature); May1972, Vol. 57 Issue 5, p435-442, 8p, 2 Black and White Photographs, 2 Charts, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
1972

Abstract

Presents a study on the use of the degree of splenic uptake of technetium sulphur colloid during hepatic scanning to measure portal pressure. Procedures for the study; Correlation between wedged hepatic vein pressure (WHVP) and direct portal pressure measurements; Relationship of splenic-hepatic peak uptake with WHVP; Importance of the measurement of portal pressure.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029270
Volume :
57
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
American Journal of Gastroenterology (Springer Nature)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16236087