Detection of a prosthetic aortic valvular abscess with indium-111-labeled leukocytes

Journal Article · Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1988 · Chest; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.94.4.872· OSTI ID:6560840

Oates, E; Sarno, R C

An unsuspected annular abscess at the base of a prosthetic aortic valve in a patient with endocarditis was identified by indium-111-labeled leukocyte scintigraphy alone. This highly sensitive and specific technique expediently demonstrated the surgically proven inflammatory focus.

• Research Organization: Tufts-New England Medical Center, Boston, MA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6560840
• Journal Information: Chest; (United States), Vol. 94:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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