Prediction of muscle viability after electrical burn necrosis

In this preliminary study, Tc-99m MIBI, a muscle perfusion agent, was used to assess the viability of tissues in two patients with extensive high-tension electrical burns. This proved to be an easy and definitive diagnostic procedure and a practical solution to determining the level of amputation be...

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Published inClinical nuclear medicine Vol. 17; no. 5; p. 395
Main Authors Sayman, H B, Urgancioglu, I, Uslu, I, Kapicioglu, T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1992
Subjects
Amputation
Burns, Electric - pathology
Contrast Media
Humans
Male
Muscles - diagnostic imaging
Muscles - injuries
Necrosis
Nitriles
Organotechnetium Compounds
Preoperative Care
Radionuclide Imaging
Technetium Tc 99m Sestamibi
Tissue Survival
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Summary:In this preliminary study, Tc-99m MIBI, a muscle perfusion agent, was used to assess the viability of tissues in two patients with extensive high-tension electrical burns. This proved to be an easy and definitive diagnostic procedure and a practical solution to determining the level of amputation before surgery.
ISSN:0363-9762
DOI:10.1097/00003072-199205000-00012