Abstract
Pelvic infection is a rare but well-known complication following IVF procedures with
a reported incidence <1%
1
,
2
]. A case of multiple abdominal abscesses following IVF procedure was established
by Tc-99m-HMPAO-labeled leukocyte scintigraphy and confirmed by laparotomy. This imaging
technique should be recommended for early and precise diagnosis of pelvic infection
following IVF.Keywords
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References
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
October 21,
2003
Received in revised form:
September 2,
2003
Received:
November 19,
2002
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© 2003 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
