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).
Methods
Materials and 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.
Highlights
Y90 radioembolization has shown feasibility for downstaging patients for resection.
Functional liver reserve is a choice pre-surgery/postradioembolization measurement.
Tc-99 m Sulfur Colloid SPECT-CT can assess functional liver reserve before surgery.
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