ISSN:
1619-7089
Keywords:
Indium 111 leucocyte scintigraphy
;
Intraabdominal
;
abscess
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We have studied the clinical utility of indium 111 autologous leucocyte scintigraphy retrospectively in 45 patients presenting with suspected intra-abdominal sepsis. The sensitivity was 95% (21/22) and the specificity was 91% (21/23). Some 34 of the studies (17 positive and 17 negative) were considered helpful in furthering patient management (76%) and 8, unhelpful (18%). In 3, the study results were misleading and led to inappropriate treatment. Indium 111 scintigraphy, whether positive or negative, provides information in patients with suspected Intra-abdominal sepsis upon which therapeutic decisions can be based.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00842785
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