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Nuklearmedizin 1977; 16(02): 83-85
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1620612
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A New Radiopharmaceutical for Gallbladder Studies 99mTc-Sn-LIDA Complex

G. Subramian
1   From the Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Delhi, India
*   Associate Professor, upstate Medical Centre, Syracuse, USA.
,
J. Chander
1   From the Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Delhi, India
,
M. V. Singh
1   From the Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Delhi, India
,
D. N. Dham
1   From the Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Delhi, India
,
N. Lakshmipathi
1   From the Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Delhi, India
,
B. Singh
1   From the Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Delhi, India
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Received:09 June 1976

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10 January 2018 (online)

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Summary

A simple method for the preparation of 99mTc-Sn-LID A complex is described. Organ distribution and blood clearance studies in animals are reported. This complex has also been used successfully in more than 50 patients for assessing gallbladder function.

 

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