[Intraoperative diagnostic isotopic bone scanning]

Advantages of intraoperative bone scintigraphy are presented on the basis of surgical treatment of 50 osteomyelitis patients. Tc99m was given either intravenously or into the fistula and the radiation was measured by a set of scintillating probe and radiometer. Small size, simple handling and quick measurement make this set extremely useful for intraoperative diagnostics contributing to complete removal of infected tissue from the operating site. This method requires only one tenth of usual dose of radioisotope what must be recognized as an additional advantage.