Comparative accuracy and complementary use of 67Ga-citrate imaging and ultrasound in the diagnosis of abdominal abscesses.
Ultrasound and 67Ga-citrate imaging were used simultaneously for the evaluation of 26 suspected cases of abdominal abscess. Scintiscanning and ultrasonography identified respectively 92% and 69% of the abscesses. Jointly, both modalities detected all 13 abscesses and we suggest an integrated approach in the evaluation of such cases.
D000005:Abdomen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002951:Citrates; D005710:Gallium Radioisotopes; D006801:Humans; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography
D002951:Citrates; D005710:Gallium Radioisotopes