Cholescintigraphy in acute acalculous cholecystitis

Journal Article · Wed Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Am. J. Gastroenterol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6741178

Ramanna, L; Brachman, M B; Tanasescu, D E; Berman, D S; Waxman, A D

Acute acalculous cholecystitis is a relatively rare but potentially lethal condition if not treated promptly. Since stones are not present, diagnostic procedures such as ultrasound or other radiological procedures are frequently not helpful. Tc-99m iminodiacetic acid scan results were analyzed in 11 proven cases of acute acalculous cholecystitis. All had positive tests with nonvisualization of the gallbladder giving a sensitivity of 100%. Tc-99m iminodiacetic acid cholescintigraphy is a highly reliable test and is easily performed even in acutely ill patients and should be the test of choice in all patients predisposed to and suspected of acute acalculous cholecystitis.

• Research Organization: Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
• OSTI ID: 6741178
• Journal Information: Am. J. Gastroenterol.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Gastroenterol.; (United States) Vol. 79:8; ISSN AJGAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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