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What Does "Dynamic Flow Images Were Not Obtained Due To Extravasation Of Injection" Mean?

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Posted on Thu, 5 Feb 2015
Question: I had a SPECT last week; "Dynamic flow images were not obtained due to extravasation of injection. Flow - none
If I'm reading this right, the results would not be accurate due to complications of flow. Am I correct or not?
Interesting that after an infection from surgery, I had to have a repair which covers from breast down to just above abdomen - I started noticing I couldn't wear a bra or anything tight around midsection as it caused me to have shortness of breath. This is not the first time I've read a report and the report doesn't go to the correct doctor. Perhaps I'm misreading into this.
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You may need surgical opinion.You may need repeat SPECT after properly securing canula.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have gone through your problem in detail.You may need surgical opinion.

Extravasation of radionuclide injection is a common problem during its administration.
You may need of repeat test after properly securing canula.

You may have some problem in thoraco-abdominal area that was operated. It needs proper clinical examination. There may be some underlying etiology. It is important to rule out any collection etc in the area.
You may need ultrasound of thorax and abdomen. Chest X-ray (PA) can also be done. Further investigations like CT scan can be done if needed.
Proper treatment depends upon findings.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (14 hours later)
Does "no flow" mean I didn't get complete, accurate test?
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes,no flow means study is not complete.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Yes,no flow means study is not complete and it is not accurate.Radioisotope was extravasated during its administration,so you may need repeat study.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Does "Dynamic Flow Images Were Not Obtained Due To Extravasation Of Injection" Mean?

Brief Answer: You may need surgical opinion.You may need repeat SPECT after properly securing canula. Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your problem in detail.You may need surgical opinion. Extravasation of radionuclide injection is a common problem during its administration. You may need of repeat test after properly securing canula. You may have some problem in thoraco-abdominal area that was operated. It needs proper clinical examination. There may be some underlying etiology. It is important to rule out any collection etc in the area. You may need ultrasound of thorax and abdomen. Chest X-ray (PA) can also be done. Further investigations like CT scan can be done if needed. Proper treatment depends upon findings. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX