Determination of kidney function with 99mTc-DTPA renography using a dual-head camera

Claus J Madsen, Michael L Møller, Bo Zerahn, Claire Fynbo, Jens J Jensen

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Abstract

Single-head gamma camera renography has been used for decades to estimate kidney function. An estimate of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) can be obtained using Tc-diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (Tc-DTPA). However, because of differing attenuation, an error is introduced when the kidney depth or kidney size is unequal. This error can be reduced using geometric mean data obtained from dual-head renography. The aim of this study was to compare single-head versus dual-head assessment of single kidney function.
Original languageEnglish
JournalNuclear Medicine Communications
Volume34
Issue number4
Pages (from-to)322-7
Number of pages6
ISSN0143-3636
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2013

Keywords

  • Female
  • Glomerular Filtration Rate
  • Humans
  • Kidney Function Tests
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radioisotope Renography
  • Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate

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