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We studied renal anatomy and function using 99mTc-2-3 dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) and 99mTc-diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) in 27 patients with conduit urinary diversion. In this condition, free ureteral reflux is often associated with bacteriuria, and these factors are thought to precipitate progressive renal deterioration. Gamma-camera images provided valuable information concerning the structure of the renal parenchyma, the function of individual kidneys and possible ureteral obstruction, thus helping us to decide whether or not to instigate further treatment. The information gained using renal gamma imaging with 99mTc-DTPA and 99mTc-DMSA was complementary and partly overlapping. We preferred the use of 99mTc-DTPA because of its ability to visualise the ureters and the region of ureteroconduit anastomosis. Using diuretic medication, we were able to differentiate true ureteral obstruction from atony in 9 patients using 99mTc-DTPA.
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Lindell, O., Kivisaari, A. & Lehtonen, T. 99mTc-DTPA and 99mTc-DMSA renal gamma imaging in the surveillance of patients with conduit urinary diversion. Eur J Nucl Med 12, 80–85 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00364734
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