Objective: We present 3 cases of suspected radioisotope urinary contamination that
occurred on a single day. Because net clearance is via the kidneys, the injected dose is …

Background Errors in medicine are being increasingly highlighted. There is potential for
harm in nuclear medicine. Aim To evaluate the frequency, type, causes and adverse effects …

This study measured 99mTc-MDP bone scintigraphy radiation risks, as low-dose radiation
exposure is a growing concern. Dosimeter measurements were taken at four positions (left …

TO THE EDITOR: Regarding “Adverse Clinical Events at the Injection Site Are Exceedingly
Rare After Reported Radiopharmaceutical Extravasation in Patients Undergoing 99mTc …

Objective: The use of radionuclides in patients undergoing nuclear medicine procedures
presents a special concern on the safety of not only the patients but also of those who come …

Many artifacts have been observed in studies of the skeleton with 99mTc-phosphate
compounds. These artifacts can create difficulties in interpretation and many are preventable …

Background: People who have been administrated radiopharmaceuticals could be a source
of radiation to their relatives, medical nurses, and people who are in contact with them. The …

Nuclear medicine extravasations and prolonged venous stasis may cause poor quality and
quantification errors that can affect image interpretation and patient management …

Radiopharmaceutical extravasation (RPE) is occurring worldwide on a frequent basis. As we
reported in our 2017 literature study, the evidence on the clinical consequences of RPE is …

The objective of present study is estimation of the radioactivity held within the urinary
bladder and kidneys 3 h post radiopharmaceutical (99m Tc-MDP) administration …