RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Diuretic Renal Scintigraphy Protocol Considerations
JF Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology
JO J. Nucl. Med. Technol.
FD Society of Nuclear Medicine
SP jnmt.121.263654
DO 10.2967/jnmt.121.263654
A1 Kevin P. Banks
A1 Mary Beth Farrell
A1 Justin G. Peacock
YR 2022
UL http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/early/2022/05/24/jnmt.121.263654.abstract
AB Diuretic renal scintigraphy plays a critical diagnostic role by providing a physiologic means for differentiating between obstructive and nonobstructive hydronephrosis as well as assessing the function of the affected kidney. The exam accuracy is highly dependent upon and benefits from close attention to the protocol. This article reviews kidney anatomy and physiology, patient preparation, available radiopharmaceuticals, diuretic administration, acquisition, processing, quantification, and interpretation criteria.