Tc-99m-phytate trans-splenic portal scintigraphy in the diagnosis of cirrhotic portal hypertension and compensatory circulation

摘要

Background and aim: The trans-splenic portal scintigraphy (TPS) was evaluated as a diagnostic tool in the post viral hepatitis cirrhotic patients of various classes of Child Pugh's (CP) classification. The main aim was to determine the portosystemic shunt index (PSSI) and to compare the results with various clinical grades of disease severity in liver cirrhosis.