Scintigraphic evaluation of acute lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage: current status and future directions
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- DOI: 10.1097/MCG.0b013e3181f39d46
Scintigraphic evaluation of acute lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage: current status and future directions
Abstract
This review examines the role and limitations of scintigraphic evaluation in acute lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage. A detailed discussion of methods for improving diagnostic outcomes is provided. Techniques and recommendations are offered for optimization of red blood cell scintigraphy for earlier detection and more accurate localization of acute lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
Comment in
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Technetium-99m-labeled RBC scintigraphy: less relative utility now than ever?J Clin Gastroenterol. 2011 Aug;45(7):651-2; author reply 652-4. doi: 10.1097/MCG.0b013e31821f8d76. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2011. PMID: 21617540 No abstract available.