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High specific activity I131 and Tc99m-albumin for studying the cerebrospinal fluid circulation in infantile and childhood hydrocephalus

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The authors describe the techniques of isotope cisternography and ventriculography with high specific activity I131 and Tc99m albumin in children and adult patients. They have studied 35 patients including different type of obstructive and communicating hydrocephalus, microcephalic patients and patients with no intracranial pathology. The value, the limitations, and the potential damage of the test are discussed and the proper use of the two different tracers is assessed.

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  1. S. M. Gaini, P. Paoletti, R. Villani & G. Frigeni

    Present address: Neurosurgical Clinic, University of Milan, Italy

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    Gaini, S.M., Paoletti, P., Villani, R. et al. High specific activity I131 and Tc99m-albumin for studying the cerebrospinal fluid circulation in infantile and childhood hydrocephalus. Acta neurochir 23, 31–46 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01405714

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