ISSN:
1619-7089
Keywords:
Key words: Nephrology
;
Urology
;
Renography
;
Kidney diseases
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract. Isotopic renography is a non-invasive technique used routinely by the clinician to provide information about kidney structure and function. Whilst there is no doubt of its value in the accurate measurement of glomerular filtration rate and in the detection of parenchymal abnormalities, its role in the diagnosis of renovascular disease (especially in patients with renal insufficiency), the exclusion of obstruction and the evaluation of the patient with either acute renal failure or renal transplant dysfunction remains unproven. In part, this reflects a failure to standardise protocols and rigorously evaluate diagnostic techniques. Recent developments in ultrasound, computerised X-ray tomography and nuclear magnetic resonance now present the clini- cian with rival techniques and emphasise the need for the clinical development of isotopic renography.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01267689
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