Biokinetics, dosimetry, and radiation risk in infants after ^99mTc-MAG3 scans.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Renal scans are among the most frequent exams performed on infants and toddlers. Due to the young age, this patient group can be classified as a high-risk group with a higher probability for developing stochastic radiation effects compared to adults. As there are only limited data on biokinetics and dosimetry in this patient group, the aim of this study was to reassess the dosimetry and the associated radiation risk for infants undergoing ^99mTc-MAG3 renal scans based on a retrospective analysis of existing patient data. Consecutive data were collected from 20 patients younger than 20 months (14 males; 6 females) with normal renal function undergoing ^99mTc-MAG3 scans. To estimate the patient-specific organ activity, a retrospective calibration was pe

SUBMITTER: Soares Machado J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5796928 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature