The F-15 diuresis renogram in suspected obstruction of the upper urinary tract

Br J Urol. 1992 Feb;69(2):126-31. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1992.tb15481.x.

Abstract

The results are presented of the first long-term follow-up study of patients with suspected obstruction of the upper urinary tract investigated by a modified form of diuresis renography (F - 15 renography). The incidence of equivocal results from diuresis renography is significantly reduced by the use of the F - 15 renogram. F - 15 renography provides a reliable assessment of the upper urinary tract in patients with suspected obstruction and is recommended in the investigation of equivocal upper urinary tract dilatation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Furosemide*
  • Humans
  • Iodine Radioisotopes
  • Kidney / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radioisotope Renography / methods*
  • Time Factors
  • Ureteral Obstruction / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / physiopathology

Substances

  • Iodine Radioisotopes
  • Furosemide