Clinical usefulness of per-rectal portal scintigraphy by Tc-99m pertechnetate in evaluation of the severity of portal hypertension in cirrhotic patients

Introduction: Variceal haemorrhage is a potentially life-threatening complication in cirrhotic patients. Identification of patients at high risk for bleeding is particularly important. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical usefulness of per-rectal portal scintigraphy (PPS) in the evalu...

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Main Authors: Sirianong Namwongprom, M. Ekmahachai, N. Vilasdechanon, N. Chankaew, S. Boonyaprapa, T. Chitapanarux
Format: Journal
Published: 2018
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http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/61230
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Institution: Chiang Mai University