Detecting protein losing enteropathy by Tc-99m dextran scintigraphy: a novel experience.

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dc.contributor.authorKapoor, Seemaen_US
dc.contributor.authorRatan, Simmi Ken_US
dc.contributor.authorKashyap, Ravien_US
dc.contributor.authorMittal, S Ken_US
dc.contributor.authorRajeshwari, Ken_US
dc.contributor.authorRawat, Hen_US
dc.contributor.authorVerma, Jyotien_US
dc.date.accessioned2002-09-08en_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-30T16:08:12Z
dc.date.available2002-09-08en_US
dc.date.available2009-05-30T16:08:12Z
dc.date.issued2002-09-08en_US
dc.description.abstractOBJECTIVE: To evaluate protien using enteropathy by Tc-99m dextran scintigraphy. METHODS: Methods for detecting protein loss from the intestine revolve around fecal nitrogen excretion, the clearance of alpha-1 antitrypsin in stools and by endoscopic biopsy. RESULT: The diagnosis of protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) can also be established by a scintigraphic method that is noninvasive, simple and requires no patient preparation or motivation. This diagnostic modality can also delineate the site of protein loss, thereby offering a targeted approach, and if need be, surgery. Radiolabelling of a non-protein, noncolloidal, nonparticulate and biofriendly molecule like dextran with Technetium-99m for imaging enteric protein loss was utilized in imaging eight children with PLE. CONCLUSION: The results were encouraging. The authors advocate the use of this diagnostic tool in identifying patients with PLE, particularly in the pediatric age group.en_US
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of Pediatrics, MAMC and allied LN Hospital, New Delhi. seemam@vsnl.comen_US
dc.identifier.citationKapoor S, Ratan SK, Kashyap R, Mittal SK, Rajeshwari K, Rawat H, Verma J. Detecting protein losing enteropathy by Tc-99m dextran scintigraphy: a novel experience. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2002 Sep; 69(9): 761-4en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/84280
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.source.urihttps://medind.nic.in/icb/icbai.shtmlen_US
dc.subject.meshChilden_US
dc.subject.meshChild, Preschoolen_US
dc.subject.meshCohort Studiesen_US
dc.subject.meshDextrans --diagnostic useen_US
dc.subject.meshFemaleen_US
dc.subject.meshHumansen_US
dc.subject.meshIndiaen_US
dc.subject.meshMaleen_US
dc.subject.meshOrganotechnetium Compounds --diagnostic useen_US
dc.subject.meshProspective Studiesen_US
dc.subject.meshProtein-Losing Enteropathies --diagnosisen_US
dc.subject.meshSensitivity and Specificityen_US
dc.subject.meshSeverity of Illness Indexen_US
dc.titleDetecting protein losing enteropathy by Tc-99m dextran scintigraphy: a novel experience.en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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