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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Edzel Lorraine Co, D.M.D., M.D.
Overview
Computed tomography (CT scan with contrast is the best initial imaging test for gangrene. [1] [2] [3]
Computed Tomography (CT) Scan Findings
- Computed tomography (CT scan with contrast is the best initial imaging test for gangrene. [1] [2] [3]
- Clinically relevant findings seen in CT scan include:
- Presence of gas
- Presence of fluid collections
- Variation in the heterogeneity of soft tissues with the use of intravenous contrast
- Presence of inflammatory changes underneath the fascia. [4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Anaya DA, Dellinger EP (2007). "Necrotizing soft-tissue infection: diagnosis and management". Clin Infect Dis. 44 (5): 705–10. doi:10.1086/511638. PMID 17278065.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Zacharias N, Velmahos GC, Salama A, Alam HB, de Moya M, King DR; et al. (2010). "Diagnosis of necrotizing soft tissue infections by computed tomography". Arch Surg. 145 (5): 452–5. doi:10.1001/archsurg.2010.50. PMID 20479343.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Becker M, Zbären P, Hermans R, Becker CD, Marchal F, Kurt AM; et al. (1997). "Necrotizing fasciitis of the head and neck: role of CT in diagnosis and management". Radiology. 202 (2): 471–6. doi:10.1148/radiology.202.2.9015076. PMID 9015076.
- ↑ Bruls RJM, Kwee RM (2021). "CT in necrotizing soft tissue infection: diagnostic criteria and comparison with LRINEC score". Eur Radiol. 31 (11): 8536–8541. doi:10.1007/s00330-021-08005-6. PMID 33945021 Check
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