Hybrid SPECT-CT greatly improves localization of gastrointestinal bleeding
Thursday, May 8, 2014 - 18:32
in Health & Medicine
Planar 99mTc-labeled RBC scintigraphy is sensitive for detection of acute gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding but its accuracy for localization of a bleeding source is arguable, particularly in patients with complex GI anatomy from prior surgeries.