Use of a Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid scan in the Diagnosis of Enterocutaneous Fistula: A Case Report
10.17479/jacs.2024.14.1.30
- Author:
Millie LIAO
1
;
Kenneth HUYNH
;
Eric PETERS
Author Information
1. Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Loma Linda University Medical Center, California, CA, USA
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:
Journal of Acute Care Surgery
2024;14(1):30-33
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Enterocutaneous fistulas (ECFs) are abnormal connections between epithelium of the intestinal lumen and skin. The diagnosis and characterization of an ECF is vital to determine the appropriate treatment approach. Diagnosis of ECFs are typically made by visualization of succus drainage from a surgical incision. However, when diagnosis is unclear, various radiological modalities are available to aid diagnosis. We report a case of incidental application of nuclear medicine hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid scan which led to the diagnosis of an ECF.
