Intravenous radionuclide cystography for the detection of vesicorenal reflux

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · J. Urol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5872749

Pollet, J E; Sharp, P F; Smith, F W; Davidson, A I; Miller, S S

Intravenous radionuclide cystography using a single intravenous injection of 99mtechnetium diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid, provides information on individual kidney function, coarse anatomy and vesicorenal reflux. This study investigates the effectiveness of intravenous radionuclide cystography in detecting reflux. In 58 children intravenous radionuclide cystography detected 53 ureters with reflux compared to 32 detected by voiding cystography. This difference was investigated further with patients in whom other test suggested reflux. While there was no statistically significant difference for patients having pyelonephritis or hydronephrosis, intravenous radionuclide cystography detected significantly more ureters with reflux in patients with abnormal ureteral orifices or infected urine and, therefore, predisposed to reflux. Intravenous radionuclide cystography is a more comprehensive and sensitive test for vesicorenal reflux than voiding cystography.

• OSTI ID: 5872749
• Journal Information: J. Urol.; (United States), Vol. 125:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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