Imaging of the peritoneum evaluated by 99mTc-icodextrin scintigraphy in peritoneal dialysis patients: preliminary data.
Blood Purif
; 38(3-4): 219-23, 2014.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
In this study, we proposed a peritoneal scintigraphy with a different marker, the 99mTechnetium-Icodextrin, to evaluate the distribution of the dialysate within the peritoneal cavity in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.METHODS:
99mTc-Icodextrin scintigraphy was performed in 16 PD patients. 0.5 ml of 7.5% Icodextrin solution was labeled with 74 megabecquerel (MBq) of 99mTc and then added to 2,000 ml of dialysate solution (2.5% dextrose). The peritoneum scintigraphy was performed by a SPECT gamma camera with the peritoneal cavity filled and after the complete drainage of the radio compound-dialysate mixture. The images were reviewed for evidence of peritoneal leaks, hernias, loculated fluid collections, and peritoneal membrane adhesions.RESULTS:
Abnormal findings were detected by 99mTc-Icodextrin scintigraphy in 4 (25%) out of 16 patients and included retroperitoneal (n = 1), diaphragmatic (n = 1) and inguinal (n = 1) leakages and peritoneal membrane adhesions (n = 1).CONCLUSIONS:
Peritoneum scintigraphy with 99mTc-Icodextrin is a useful method to detect some complications occurring during peritoneal dialysis; it offers excellent imaging to assess these complications.
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Assunto principal:
Cavidade Peritoneal
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Peritônio
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Soluções para Diálise
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Compostos de Organotecnécio
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Tomografia Computadorizada de Emissão de Fóton Único
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Diálise Peritoneal
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Compostos Radiofarmacêuticos
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Glucanos
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Glucose
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Evaluation_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Blood Purif
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Article