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[Whole-body transmission scintigraphy using a line source].

M Yasui·H Seto·S Tonami·T Kamei·M Kakishita
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Transmission scanning was proposed to be a useful adjunct to conventional emission scanning for accurately keying radionuclide deposition to radiographic anatomy. After introduction of a scintillation camera, transmission whole-body scintigraphy using a flood source has been performed in a patient with differentiated thyroid carcinoma. Recently immunoscintigraphy with radiolabeled monoclonal anti-tumor antibodies has become popular and transmission whole-body scintigraphy has been re-evaluated to make diagnosis for laterality of metastases. However, there are several problems to handle a flood source for preparation and shielding. We developed a special line source for transmission whole-body scintigraphy. The line source is composed of a plastic tube (inner diameter: 3 mm) with three-way stop in a U-shaped metal. There are several advantages to use this line source as compared to a flood one; (1) a small volume of radioactive solution (less than 5 ml), (2) easy preparation and setting, and (3) less radiation. Moreover good quality of transmission image is obtained using this line source.

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M Yasui, H Seto, S Tonami, T Kamei, M Kakishita. 1987. [Whole-body transmission scintigraphy using a line source].. https://doi.org/10.3769/radioisotopes.36.11_584

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