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9029249

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
12
pubmed:dateCreated
1997-6-17
pubmed:abstractText
The aim of this study was to develop a diagnostic procedure for pumping unit malfunction by radionuclide imaging (RI) and to validate the method by comparing the results with those obtained using more conventional methods. Fifteen radionuclide investigations were performed in 11 patients with intraperitoneal implantable insulin pumps. One mCi of 99 mTc in 1 ml isotonic sodium chloride was injected into the reservoir. The results based on catheter visualization and peritoneal accumulation were compared blindly to the efficacy of alkaline rinses and laparoscopic findings. In all RI stoppage cases except one alkaline rinses failed to restore flow. Where laparoscopy was performed, comparisons were concordant i.e. no outflow from the tip of the catheter. The RI images obtained were reproduced in vitro using a pump under normal flow conditions and complete proximal and distal catheter obstruction. RI is a safe, quick non invasive method which allows the location of the site of pump/catheter malfunction within a one step procedure and the prediction of the efficacy of sodium hydroxide rinses.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
0391-3988
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
19
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
723-9
pubmed:dateRevised
2011-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1996
pubmed:articleTitle
Implantable insulin pumps: diagnosis and management of decreased flow rates using radionuclide investigation.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hôtel-Dieu Hospital, Paris, France.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Controlled Clinical Trial