Technetium-99m-red blood cell scintigraphy in the localization of nonenteric hemorrhage

J Nucl Med. 1994 Aug;35(8):1333-7.

Abstract

Rapid detection and localization of the bleeding site(s) are important factors in successful management of actively bleeding patients. Technetium-99m-red blood cell imaging is a sensitive, noninvasive modality commonly used for localization of gastrointestinal bleeding. Outside the gastrointestinal tract, experience with this technique has been limited. In this report, we present three cases of nonenteric bleeding successfully located using 99mTc red blood cells. The current literature regarding the scintigraphic localization of nonenteric bleeding is reviewed and discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Arm
  • Erythrocytes*
  • Female
  • Hematoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscular Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Soft Tissue Injuries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Technetium*
  • Thigh

Substances

  • Technetium