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Clinical Value of Generator Produced 87-M Strontium

Wilmington, Delaware

ABSTRACT

The findings of this investigative procedure have shown the usefulness of the yttrium-strontium generator for making a short-lived isotope available to laboratories remote from the production facility. The present technique demonstrates the simplicity of the process required for the use of 87-M strontium in patients. The low radiation exposure makes this particular isotope suitable for study of other nonmalignant conditions, such as fractures, infections and osteopenic states. Even studies in children can be performed without undue exposure. Because of the short half-life, repeat studies of bone metastasis can be made to measure the effectiveness of different forms of therapy. The large doses possible with 87-M strontium improve counting statistics and thereby enhance resolution, gaining better definition and shorter scanning times.

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¹ Department of Isotopes and Endocrinology, Memorial Hospital, Wilmington, Delaware.