1988
Correlative imaging in abdominal infection: An algorithmic approach using nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and computed tomography
Gagliardi P, Hoffer P, Rosenfield A. Correlative imaging in abdominal infection: An algorithmic approach using nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and computed tomography. Seminars In Nuclear Medicine 1988, 18: 320-334. PMID: 3062784, DOI: 10.1016/s0001-2998(88)80041-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbdominal infectionAbdominal abscessComplicated abdominal infectionGallium-67 scintigraphyPelvic inflammatory diseaseMultiple imaging studiesPlain film radiographyLimited diagnostic valueWBC scintigraphySignificant morbidityAbscess detectionClinical presentationSophisticated imaging techniquesClinical evaluationInflammatory diseasesAnatomic sitesInfectious processNuclear medicineUnnecessary examinationsDisease processImaging techniquesClinical diagnosisDiagnostic valueDifferent imaging techniquesImaging studies
1978
Ultrasound and gallium for the diagnosis of abdominal and pelvic abscesses
Taylor K, Sullivan D, Wasson J, Rosenfield A. Ultrasound and gallium for the diagnosis of abdominal and pelvic abscesses. Gastrointestinal Radiology 1978, 3: 281-286. PMID: 700311, DOI: 10.1007/bf01887080.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPelvic abscessClinical suspicionDiffuse inflammatory conditionEquivocal ultrasound resultsLeft subphrenic abscessInitial screening procedureAbdominal abscessSeptic focusSubphrenic abscessAbscess cavityPerihepatic spaceInflammatory conditionsSurgical woundsGallium uptakeUrinary bladderUltrasound resultsAbscessPatientsNonspecific uptakeAcoustic windowUltrasoundTrue negativesScreening procedureSuspicionUptakeDiagnosis of Abdominal and Pelvic Abscesses by Ultrasound and Gallium Scanning
Taylor K, Wasson J, Sullivan D, deGraaff C, Rosenfield A. Diagnosis of Abdominal and Pelvic Abscesses by Ultrasound and Gallium Scanning. 1978, 111-119. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4613-4021-8_33.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiagnosis of abscessPelvic abscessFirst large seriesPost-operative patientsDiagnosis of liverSpace-occupying massLiver/lungLiver/spleenRecurrent clinical problemCitrate scansGallium scanningAbdominal abscessGALLIUM studyAbscessClinical problemLarge seriesSuccessful modalityDiagnosisPatientsUltrasound techniqueUltrasound