Indium-111 labeled leukocytes in the evaluation of suspected abdominal abscesses
Sixty-eight indium-111-labeled leukocyte imaging studies were performed in 53 patients with suspected abdominal abscesses. Twenty-nine studies gave abnormal results. Nine wound infections were demonstrated, and 14 abscesses were correctly identified. Four studied demonstrated colonic accumulation, one of which remains unexplained, and two accessory spleens were identified. Indium-111 leukocyte imaging is a sensitive and specific study in evaluating patients with suspected abdominal abscess. Differentiation of abscess from other causes of inflammation has not been a problem. The exact role of leukocyte imaging compared with gallium-67 citrate imaging, ultrasound and computerized tomography remains to be determined.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Utah, Salt Lake City
- OSTI ID:
- 5842563
- Journal Information:
- Am. J. Surg.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Surg.; (United States) Vol. 139:1; ISSN AJSUA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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