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Dynamic Scintigraphy in Clinical Urology
Author(s) -
O'REILLY P. H.,
LAWSON R. S.,
SHIELDS R. A.,
TESTA H. J.,
EDWARDS E. CHARLTON,
CARROLL R. N. P.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1977.tb04534.x
Subject(s) - scintigraphy , gamma camera , pyelogram , medicine , technetium , radiology , radionuclide imaging , nuclear medicine , isotope , kidney , physics , quantum mechanics
The technique of isotope renal scintigraphy using Technetium-99m labelled agents and a gamma camera system on-line to a digital computer is described. Its value in diagnosing renal space-occupying disease and renovascular abnormalities is emphasised. A method of measuring individual renal haemodynamics and the possible potential of such techniques are discussed. Radio-isotope studies are rapid, simple, non-invasive and non-toxic. They give information complementary to that from urography.