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Detection of aortoarterial graft infections by leukocyte scintigraphy

Journal Article · · Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)
Infections of aortoarterial prostheses are serious, difficult to detect, and difficult to treat. Scintigraphy with indium-111 labeled autologous leukocytes is an accurate noninvasive method of assessing the presence and extent of such an infection. In three cases of aorto-arterial bypass graft infections, the leukocyte study was successful in establishing the diagnosis and in assessing the extent of infection. Other noninvasive diagnostic techniques are useful, but all have serious limitations. The leukocyte study alone appears to be free of likely sources of error.
Research Organization:
V. A. Medical Center, Madison, WI
OSTI ID:
6726724
Journal Information:
Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 8:9; ISSN CNMED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English