Diuretic Renal Scintigraphy in Adults: Practical Aspects and Reporting

VOLKAN SALANCI B., Erbas B.

SEMINARS IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE, vol.52, no.4, pp.445-452, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 52 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.1053/j.semnuclmed.2021.12.006
  • Journal Name: SEMINARS IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, INSPEC, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.445-452
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Diuretic renal scintigraphy (DRS) is used worldwide for evaluation of kidney functions, diagnosis of pelvic or ureteric obstruction and documentation of the effectiveness of surgical interventions. Although it is a basic imaging procedure of nuclear medicine, there is a wide range of variability in acquisition procedures. Nuclear medicine physicians have the opportunity to modify DRS imaging protocols according to specific clinical problem or question. This plasticity requires readers experience. Interpretation of dynamic images and the quantitative parameters entails knowledge of physiology and pathophysiology of kidneys and collective system. Standardization of patient preparation, imaging protocols and reporting not only would increase the readers' confidence but also would increase the reliability of DRS. (C) 2021 Published by Elsevier Inc.