A New Radiopharmaceutical for Gallbladder Studies ^99mTc-Sn-LIDA Complex

Summary

A simple method for the preparation of ^99mTc-Sn-LID A complex is described. Organ distribution and blood clearance studies in animals are reported. This complex has also been used successfully in more than 50 patients for assessing gallbladder function.

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