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  • Title: Cholescintigraphy in acute acalculous cholecystitis.
    Author: Ramanna L, Brachman MB, Tanasescu DE, Berman DS, Waxman AD.
    Journal: Am J Gastroenterol; 1984 Aug; 79(8):650-3. PubMed ID: 6540518.
    Abstract:
    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.
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