Gallium-67 Scan with Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Infected Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A 10-Year Case Series
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the role of gallium-67 single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) with contrast computed tomography (CT) in the evaluation and monitoring of infected abdominal aortic aneurysms (IAAA). Materials and Methods : A retrospective cohort analysis was performe...
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| author | Hoi-Ming Kwok Wing-Hang Luk Lik-Fai Cheng Nin-Yuan Pan Ho-Fung Chan Johnny Ka-Fai Ma |
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| description | Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the role of gallium-67 single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) with contrast computed tomography (CT) in the evaluation and monitoring of infected abdominal aortic aneurysms (IAAA). Materials and Methods : A retrospective cohort analysis was performed using prospectively collected data of consecutive patients with IAAA in Princess Margaret Hospital in Hong Kong between January 2010 and December 2020. The patients were identified using the Radiology Information System. Results : All five patients had proven IAAA on CT and/or metabolic imaging. Among them, three were further supported by positive blood culture results. Gallium- 67 SPECT with contrast CT was useful in the detection of residual disease, monitoring, and detection of recurrence. Conclusion : Gallium-67 SPECT with contrast CT is helpful for evaluating IAAA. It serves an important role in guiding management, especially during long-term follow-up. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1820282a60e14d949eb58f6e335f57e72023-01-06T01:29:34ZengMedrangVascular Specialist International2288-79702288-79892021-06-013710.5758/vsi.210020vsi.210020Gallium-67 Scan with Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Infected Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A 10-Year Case SeriesHoi-Ming Kwok0Wing-Hang Luk1Lik-Fai Cheng2Nin-Yuan Pan3Ho-Fung Chan4Johnny Ka-Fai Ma5Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong, ChinaDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong, ChinaDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong, ChinaDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong, ChinaDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong, ChinaDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong, ChinaPurpose: This study aimed to evaluate the role of gallium-67 single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) with contrast computed tomography (CT) in the evaluation and monitoring of infected abdominal aortic aneurysms (IAAA). Materials and Methods : A retrospective cohort analysis was performed using prospectively collected data of consecutive patients with IAAA in Princess Margaret Hospital in Hong Kong between January 2010 and December 2020. The patients were identified using the Radiology Information System. Results : All five patients had proven IAAA on CT and/or metabolic imaging. Among them, three were further supported by positive blood culture results. Gallium- 67 SPECT with contrast CT was useful in the detection of residual disease, monitoring, and detection of recurrence. Conclusion : Gallium-67 SPECT with contrast CT is helpful for evaluating IAAA. It serves an important role in guiding management, especially during long-term follow-up.https://www.vsijournal.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5758/vsi.210020gallium isotopesingle photon emission computed tomography scaninfected aneurysmabdominal aortic aneurysmdiagnostic imaging |
| spellingShingle | Hoi-Ming Kwok Wing-Hang Luk Lik-Fai Cheng Nin-Yuan Pan Ho-Fung Chan Johnny Ka-Fai Ma Gallium-67 Scan with Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Infected Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A 10-Year Case Series Vascular Specialist International gallium isotope single photon emission computed tomography scan infected aneurysm abdominal aortic aneurysm diagnostic imaging |
| title | Gallium-67 Scan with Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Infected Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A 10-Year Case Series |
| title_full | Gallium-67 Scan with Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Infected Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A 10-Year Case Series |
| title_fullStr | Gallium-67 Scan with Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Infected Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A 10-Year Case Series |
| title_full_unstemmed | Gallium-67 Scan with Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Infected Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A 10-Year Case Series |
| title_short | Gallium-67 Scan with Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Infected Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A 10-Year Case Series |
| title_sort | gallium 67 scan with single photon emission computed tomography for the evaluation and monitoring of infected abdominal aortic aneurysms a 10 year case series |
| topic | gallium isotope single photon emission computed tomography scan infected aneurysm abdominal aortic aneurysm diagnostic imaging |
| url | https://www.vsijournal.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5758/vsi.210020 |
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