Detection of a large arteriovenous fistula between the internal lliac vessels by radionuclide angiography

J Nucl Med. 1979 Jan;20(1):36-8.

Abstract

A patient evaluated for heart failure was found by routine radionuclide angiography to have a large internal iliac arteriovenous fistula of presumed postoperative origin. The value of radionuclide angiography is described with a review of the literature on such unusual cases.

MeSH terms

  • Angiography
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / diagnostic imaging*
  • Erythrocytes
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery / diagnostic imaging*
  • Iliac Vein / diagnostic imaging*
  • Middle Aged
  • Pentetic Acid
  • Phytic Acid
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Technetium
  • Whole-Body Counting

Substances

  • Technetium
  • Pentetic Acid
  • Phytic Acid