Published May 2009 | Version v1
Journal article

13C-breath test: a practical diagnostic stool in gastroenterology

  • 1. Department of Digestive Internal Medicine, Huashan Hospital of Fudan Univ., Shanghai (China)
  • 2. Department of Nuclear Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong Univ. School of Medicine, Shanghai (China)

Description

As a stable isotope, 13C-breath test provide a non-invasive method to quantitatively assess organ functions. It is relatively simple to take 13C-breath test, which have good sensitivity and specificity. This review is aimed at providing advance in research of 13C-breath test and looking into the future of the art. (authors)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
International Journal of Radiation Medicine and Nuclear Medicine
Journal Volume
33
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 129-132
ISSN
1673-4114

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