Published July 1982 | Version v1
Journal article

CT demonstration of an infected abdominal aortic graft. A case report

  • 1. Royal Perth Hospital (Australia)

Description

The case of a patient with a leaking and infected aortic graft is discussed. Ultrasound failed to detect a graft complication whilst a gallium scan showed possible infection. CT showed the characteristic appearances of a gas containing abscess, with the graft in its centre

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Australas. Radiol.
Journal Volume
26
Journal Issue
2
Series
Australas. Radiol.
Journal Page Range
165-166
ISSN
0004-8461

INIS

Country of Publication
Australia
Country of Input or Organization
Australia
INIS RN
14719694
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
AORTA; CAT SCANNING; GRAFTS
Descriptors DEC
ARTERIES; BLOOD VESSELS; BODY; CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; ORGANS; TOMOGRAPHY; TRANSPLANTS