Tc-99m DMSA SPECT for Follow-Up of Non-Operative Treatments in Renal Injuries: A Prospective Single-Center Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The assessment of cortical integrity following renal injuries with planar Tc-99m dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) scintigraphy depends on measuring relatively decreased cortical uptake (i.e., split renal function [SRF]). We analyzed the additive values of the volumetric and quantitative analyses of the residual cortical integrity using single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) compared to the planar scintigraphy.

Materials and methods

This prospective study included 47 patients (male:female, 32:15; age, 47 ± 22 years) who had non-operatively managed renal injuries and underwent DMSA planar and SPECT imaging 3-6 months after the index injury. In addition to planar SRF, SPECT SRF, cortical volume, and absolute cortical uptake were measured for the injured kidn

SUBMITTER: Cho SG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10550745 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature