Acquisition
- Use gammacamera with paralell low energy high resolution collimator for imaging.
- At 2 h after injection obtain posterior, obliques and eventually anterior static views.
- Delay images at 24 h are optional and may be useful in patients with renal insufficiency or obstructive uropathy.
References:
1 Estorch M. Detección de las Cicatrices Renales y Valoracion de la Nefropatia Obstructiva, p: 411-418; Orellana P et al. Reflujo Vesicoureteral, p: 419-424 in: Medicina Nuclear Aplicaciones Clínicas. Eds: I. Carrio - P. González. Editorial Masson, Barcelona España, 2003.
2 Mandell G. A. et al., Procedure Guideline for Renal Cortical Scintigraphy in Children 2.0 Society Of Nuclear Medicine Procedure Guidelines Manual 2001-2002; 157-160.