Abstract
Patients with ascites are known to have complications such as pleural effusions and hernias. Special diagnostic procedures are occasionally necessary to determine the nature of the abnormality and to determine the corrective medico-surgical approach. The two cases described illustrate the usefulness of intraperitoneal as well as intrapleural injection of a radionuclide in diagnosing the leakage of ascitic fluid.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Ascites / complications*
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Ascites / diagnostic imaging
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Diaphragm / diagnostic imaging*
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Female
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Hernia, Ventral / diagnostic imaging
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Humans
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Liver Diseases / complications*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Peritoneum / diagnostic imaging*
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Pleura / diagnostic imaging*
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Pleural Effusion / diagnostic imaging
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Radionuclide Imaging
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Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin
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Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid
Substances
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Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin
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Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid