| Autor: |
Garganese MC; Nuclear Medicine Unit, Imaging Department, IRCCS Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy - mcarmen.garganese@opbg.net., Pizzoferro M; Nuclear Medicine Unit, Imaging Department, IRCCS Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
The quarterly journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging : official publication of the Italian Association of Nuclear Medicine (AIMN) [and] the International Association of Radiopharmacology (IAR), [and] Section of the Society of.. [Q J Nucl Med Mol Imaging] 2024 Mar; Vol. 68 (1), pp. 23-31. |
| DOI: |
10.23736/S1824-4785.24.03548-9 |
| Abstrakt: |
Pediatric gastrointestinal imaging plays a crucial role in evaluating and managing digestive system disorders in children. This comprehensive review dives into the nuances of pediatric gastrointestinal imaging techniques, focusing on three specific modalities: gastric emptying scintigraphy (GES), intestinal transit scintigraphy (ITS), and gastrointestinal bleeding scintigraphy. GES involves real-time monitoring of stomach emptying using radiotracers and gamma camera technology. While challenges exist in standardizing protocols due to age-specific meal compositions, GES remains pivotal in diagnosing motility disorders, gastroesophageal reflux, and abdominal pain in children. ITS, utilizing [ 67 Ga], provides insights into gastrointestinal motility disorders such as Hirschsprung disease. It aids in whole-gut transit evaluation, guiding surgical interventions and improving long-term clinical outcomes. Gastrointestinal bleeding scintigraphy, employing [ 99 mTc], assists in diagnosing conditions like Meckel's diverticulum and occult bleeding, offering continuous monitoring to pinpoint the bleeding site along the entire gastrointestinal tract. SPECT-CT improves the accuracy and the standards of care. Each technique's protocol details, clinical indications, and diagnostic capabilities are thoroughly discussed, highlighting the importance of these non-invasive, functional imaging modalities in pediatric gastroenterology. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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