Abstract
The semi-quantitative analysis of salivary gland scintigraphy with (99m) Tc-pertechnetate has been used to evaluate salivary gland function. However, no objective parameters distinguishing abnormal from normal functions have been established thus far. We propose using a simple kinetic model applied to the four major salivary glands. This kinetic model is based on a two-compartment model and the assumption of first-order kinetics to characterize normal salivary gland function and other selected parameters to evaluate the normal function of salivary glands.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging |
Vol/bind | 34 |
Udgave nummer | 2 |
Sider (fra-til) | 143-150 |
Antal sider | 8 |
ISSN | 1475-0961 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2014 |