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Erschienen in: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 9/2007

01.09.2007 | Guidelines

Guidelines for lung scintigraphy in children

verfasst von: Gianclaudio Ciofetta, Amy Piepsz, Isabel Roca, Sybille Fisher, Klaus Hahn, Rune Sixt, Lorenzo Biassoni, Diego De Palma, Pietro Zucchetta

Erschienen in: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging | Ausgabe 9/2007

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Abstract

The purpose of this set of guidelines is to help the nuclear medicine practitioner perform a good quality lung isotope scan. The indications for the test are summarised. The different radiopharmaceuticals used for the ventilation and the perfusion studies, the technique for their administration, the dosimetry, the acquisition of the images, the processing and the display of the images are discussed in detail. The issue of whether a perfusion-only lung scan is sufficient or whether a full ventilation–perfusion study is necessary is also addressed. The document contains a comprehensive list of references and some web site addresses which may be of further assistance.
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Metadaten
Titel
Guidelines for lung scintigraphy in children
verfasst von
Gianclaudio Ciofetta
Amy Piepsz
Isabel Roca
Sybille Fisher
Klaus Hahn
Rune Sixt
Lorenzo Biassoni
Diego De Palma
Pietro Zucchetta
Publikationsdatum
01.09.2007
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging / Ausgabe 9/2007
Print ISSN: 1619-7070
Elektronische ISSN: 1619-7089
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00259-007-0485-3

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