Added value of non-contrast CT for the diagnosis of acute pyelonephritis in older patients with suspected infection with an unknown focus: a retrospective diagnostic study.
Toshihiko TakadaTetsuhiro YanoRyuto FujiishiKotaro FujiiHiroshi HonjoMasayuki MiyajimaSugihiro HamaguchiShunichi FukuharaPublished in: BMJ open (2024)
The added value of non-contrast CT findings to history, physical examination and urinalysis was limited for the diagnosis of APN in older patients with a suspected infection with an unknown focus.
Keyphrases
- contrast enhanced
- physical activity
- magnetic resonance
- image quality
- computed tomography
- dual energy
- community dwelling
- magnetic resonance imaging
- middle aged
- liver failure
- positron emission tomography
- mental health
- pulmonary embolism
- respiratory failure
- intensive care unit
- aortic dissection
- hepatitis b virus
- mechanical ventilation
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- acute respiratory distress syndrome