133Xenon clearance in the diagnosis of arterial occlusive disease

Abstract

The 133xenon clearance test is an easy, noninvasive method to assess arterial blood flow and can distinguish a normal from an ischemic limb. In addition, the close correlation with clinical findings affords an objective method of evaluating the results of surgical revascularization. On the basis of these findings, we feel that this procedure should be employed in the evaluation of all patients with suspected or proved peripheral vascular insufficiency.