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Ileal duplication cyst: The importance of sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m scanning

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Duplications of the alimentary tract may cause extensive bleeding when ectopic gastric mucosa is present. A successful diagnosis can be made preoperatively with the use of conventional barium studies as well as sodium pertechnetate Tc 99 m scans.

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Rose, J.S., Gribetz, D. & Krasna, I.H. Ileal duplication cyst: The importance of sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m scanning. Pediatr Radiol 6, 244–246 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00975547

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