PREPARATION OF STABLE SBIS3 SOLS LABELED WITH TC-99M FOR USE IN THE DETECTION OF MALIGNANT-TUMORS

In this study a radiocolloid has been prepared for use in the detection of malignant tumors by scintigraphy. The radiocolloid is of lower toxicity than those proposed previously. Its ability to enable the detection of malignant tumors has been confirmed by its application to rabbit and human thyroids. Electron microscopic studies have also been performed to characterize Sb2S3 particles in the solution and to elucidate their interaction with a protective colloid

Glenn Shunt as an Alternative Procedure for Rheumatoid Triple Valve Disease with Tricuspid Stenosis

A 41-year-old woman with rheumatoid triple valve disease was operated. Mitral and aortic valves were replaced with prosthetic valves. The tricuspid valve annulus was highly stenotic (valve area: 1.4 cm(2)), therefore a bidirectional Glenn Shunt procedure was performed to preserve the right ventricular function. In the long term, 4 years after the operation, the patient is still hemodynamically stable