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Identification of an infected left ventricular assist device after cardiac transplant by indium-111 WBC scintigraphy

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Title
Identification of an infected left ventricular assist device after cardiac transplant by indium-111 WBC scintigraphy
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this case report is to demonstrate the utility of multimodality imaging in the diagnosis of infection within a retained prosthetic device in the posttransplant setting. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Autologous leukocytes were labeled in vitro with indium-111 oxine and were reinjected. Whole-body and SPECT images were acquired at 24 hours and correlated with contemporary CT images. RESULTS: Through the use of combined indium-labeled WBC scintigraphy and CT we were able to identify infection within retained left ventricular assist device tubing status postcardiac transplantation in a patient with a diagnosis of fever of unknown origin. CONCLUSION: Localization of possible infectious etiologies within the transplant population is of utmost concern. Multimodality imaging, often utilizing scintigraphic techniques, is recommended.
Publication
Clinical Nuclear Medicine
Date
2005-01
Volume
30
Issue
1
Pages
16-17
Journal Abbr
Clin Nucl Med
DOI
10.1097/00003072-200501000-00004
ISSN
0363-9762
Language
eng
Library Catalog
PubMed
Extra
PMID: 15604960
Citation
Roman, C. D., Habibian, M. R., & Martin, W. H. (2005). Identification of an infected left ventricular assist device after cardiac transplant by indium-111 WBC scintigraphy. Clinical Nuclear Medicine, 30(1), 16–17. https://doi.org/10.1097/00003072-200501000-00004
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