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  • Title: [Detection of intra-abdominal suppuration. Value of scintigraphy with indium-111-labeled autologous polynuclears].
    Author: Paul JL, Moisan A, Cardin JL, Le Cloirec J, Herry JH, Launois B.
    Journal: Presse Med; 1985 Jun 22; 14(25):1367-70. PubMed ID: 3161031.
    Abstract:
    Between February, 1982 and August, 1983, 53 patients with symptoms suggestive of post-operative intra-abdominal abscess were explored by scintigraphy with indium-111 labeled autologous polymorphonuclears. The sensitivity and specificity of this method were both 96%. Scintigraphy of course must be preceded by ultrasonic exploration which is of more delicate interpretation as well as less sensitive (60%) and less specific (84%). The results of scintigraphy avoided an unnecessary laparotomy in more than one-half of the patients.
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