In-111-leukocyte scintigraphy for detection of infection associated with peritoneal dialysis catheters

Journal Article · Tue May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.151.2.6709926· OSTI ID:6749627

Kipper, S L; Steiner, R W; Witztum, K F; Basarab, R M; Kipper, M S; Halpern, S E; Ashburn, W L

In-111-labeled leukocytes were administered to 13 patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis in order to locate catheter-associated infections. Using a marker to indicate the catheter exit site, infections of the catheter tunnel were correctly identified prior to surgery in 4 patients with relapsing peritonitis and infections of the exit site were diagnosed in 5 out of 7 patients. The authors conclude that In-111-leukocyte scintigraphy appears to be accurate in diagnosing peritoneal infections of the dialysis catheter tunnel.

• Research Organization: Univ. of California Medical Center, San Diego
• OSTI ID: 6749627
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 151:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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KIDNEYS
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