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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Determination of Portal Shunt Index Using 123-Iodoamphetamine Transrectally
Determination of Portal Shunt Index Using 123-Iodoamphetamine Transrectally
 
Subject : Diagnostic Imaging 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : Liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension is one of the leading causes of death in Saudi Arabia. There are different modalities of investigation and treatment, the method, which denotes the best way of treatment, is not yet discovered. 123-Iodoamphetamine was injected through the rectum in 17 patients. Sequential images of the chest and upper abdomen were obtained for 1 hour. Shunt index was calculated. There was a high correlation between Child's classification and shunt index. For Class C, all have shunting index of 100%. We found that 123-Iodoamphetamine methods is a simple and non-invasive method in the assessment of patients with liver cirrhosis 
ISSN : 1319-1004 
Journal Name : Medical Science Journal 
Volume : 12 
Issue Number : 1 
Publishing Year : 1425 AH
2005 AD 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Friday, April 1, 2011 

Researchers

Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
عبدالرؤوف ميمنيMaimani, AbdulRaof InvestigatorDoctorate 
عادل خزندارKhazindar, Adil ResearcherDoctorate 
محمد الحربيAl-Harbi, Mohammed ResearcherDoctorate 

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