Handheld gamma probe localization of accessory splenic tissue in recurrentidiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

Authors
Finkelde, DT Hicks, RJ Wolf, M Henderson, MA
Citation
Dt. Finkelde et al., Handheld gamma probe localization of accessory splenic tissue in recurrentidiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, ARCH SURG, 135(9), 2000, pp. 1112-1113
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery,"Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ARCHIVES OF SURGERY
ISSN journal
00040010 → ACNP
Volume
135
Issue
9
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1112 - 1113
Database
ISI
SICI code
0004-0010(200009)135:9<1112:HGPLOA>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Recurrent idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura due to residual splenic tissu e after splenectomy is uncommon. Location of the offending splenic tissue c an be technically demanding. A small accessory spleen was localized intraop eratively with a handheld gamma probe after standard technetium-labeled hea t-damaged red blood cell scan of the liver and spleen.