Classical vs. unit area method in the evaluation of differential renal function in unilateral hydronephrosis

Kepenek F., Koc Z. P., Orhan I., Balci T. A., AYDIN F., GUNGOR A. F., ...More

DIAGNOSIS, vol.2, no.1, pp.61-65, 2015 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 2 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1515/dx-2014-0044
  • Journal Name: DIAGNOSIS
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.61-65
  • Keywords: differential renal function, DMSA, hydronephrosis, unit area, CONGENITAL HYDRONEPHROSIS, TC-99M DMSA, MERCAPTOACETYLTRIGLYCINE, ARTIFACT, SCAN, FACT
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: There are some problematic results in determination of differential renal function (DRF) by means of Tc-99m DMSA renal scintigraphy in hydronephrotic kidneys. In this study the classical method (CM) and unit area methods (UAM) in the estimation of DRF in unilateral hydronephrosis before and after intervention were compared.