[Contribution to the early diagnosis of splenic rupture using radioactive isotopes (author's transl)].

Abstract

Among the methods of early diagnosis of rupture and trauma of the spleen, fixation of radioactive isotopes is one of the most interesting. An experimental study in the dog of B.M.H.P. metabolism, using B.M.H.P. labelled with Hg-203 and its rate of elimination by the kidney, gives information on lesions of the spleen, in particular, sub-capsular rupture. Splenic trauma reduces the capacity of uptake of mercury by this organ. Excretion in the urine then increases very definitely. This simple and inoffensive method should be used in man.

• Authors: F M Gorriz, J B Garcia, A A Bandres, F G Lopez, J B Marraco, S M Cebrian
• Journal: Journal de radiologie, d'electrologie, et de medecine nucleaire (J Radiol Electrol Med Nucl) Vol. 56 Issue 1 Pg. 71-4 (Jan 1975) ISSN: 0368-3966 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Contribution au diagnostic précoce de la rupture splénique par les isotopes radioactifs
• PMID: 1127622 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Mercury Radioisotopes

Topics

• Animals
• Dogs
• Female
• Humans
• Kidney (metabolism)
• Male
• Mercury Radioisotopes
• Methods
• Splenic Rupture (diagnosis)
• Time Factors