Computed tomography for detection of septic foci: Retrospective analysis of patients presenting to the emergency department, Clinical imaging 69: 223-227

Conclusions: Our investigation of the role of CT in ED patients with suspected sepsis indicated a high positive predictive value for CT with regard to the discharge diagnosis. Repeat imaging may help identify further septic foci in a subgroup with persistently unclear focus. Use of contrast medium seems less relevant for focus detection than expected, as it did not increase diagnostic confidence.
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