Detection of a prosthetic aortic valvular abscess with indium-111-labeled leukocytes.
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چکیده
An unsuspected annular abscess at the base of a prosthetic aortic valve in a patient with endocarditis was identified by indium-111-labeled leukocyte scintigraphy alone. This highly sensitive and specific technique expediently demonstrated the surgically proven inflammatory focus.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Chest
دوره 94 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1988