The Role of Gallium Scanning in the Detection of Bone and Joint Sepsis
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The value of gallium ((67)Ga) scanning in the diagnosis of septic disease of bone or joint was assessed in 34 patients. The results show a sensitivity of 60 per cent and specificity of 64 per cent. The low accuracy of this method for the detection of bone and joint sepsis (62 per cent) means that gallium scanning can be used only as an adjunct to other investigative techniques.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Ulster Medical Journal
دوره 53 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1984