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Imaging is fundamental to the management of patients with renal disease, and access to increasingly sophisticated techniques is increasing. As a consequence of this, renal disease is being identified coincidentally by other specialities, and patients with chronic renal problems can easily clock up large radiation, gadolinium and radio-contrast. Moreover, a close working relationship with radiology and nuclear medicine specialists is vital as is a thoughtful assessment of the most appropriate form of imaging and/or intervention, and a structured process is necessary for this.
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Salt, B., Goode, A. (2014). Imaging in Nephrology. In: Harber, M. (eds) Practical Nephrology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5547-8_3
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