Masked prosthetic graft to sigmoid colon fistula diagnosed by 18-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The diagnosis of low grade prosthetic graft infection or aorto-enteric fistula is difficult using conventional radiographic imaging modalities. We report a case of aorto-enteric fistula to the sigmoid colon diagnosed by the new technique of 18-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography.
Medical subject headings
- Aorta, Abdominal
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis
- Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
- Intestinal Fistula
- Positron-Emission Tomography
- Sigmoid Diseases
- Vascular Fistula