Scintiphotographic evaluation of LeVeen peritoneo-venous shunt patency using intraperitoneal Tc-99m-MAA

Clin Nucl Med. 1979 Nov;4(11):451-4. doi: 10.1097/00003072-197911000-00002.

Abstract

A simple method is described for assessing the patency of LeVeen peritoneo-venous shunts. Following the intraperitoneal injection of 5 mCi of Tc-99m-MAA pulmonary radioactivity is monitored using a gamma scintillation camera. Lung visualization indicates shunt patency, while lack of lung uptake implies shunt obstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ascites / diagnostic imaging
  • Ascites / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Cirrhosis / surgery
  • Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary / surgery
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Peritoneal Cavity / diagnostic imaging
  • Peritoneal Cavity / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Serum Albumin*
  • Technetium*

Substances

  • Serum Albumin
  • Technetium