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[18F]PSMA-1007 PET is comparable to [99mTc]Tc-DMSA SPECT for renal cortical imaging
BackgroundScintigraphy using technetium-99m labelled dimercaptosuccinic acid ([ 99m Tc]Tc-DMSA), taken up in the proximal tubules, is the standard in...
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99mTc-DMSA renal cortical scanning: a comparison of planar, SPECT, and SPECT/CT imaging for the detection of renal cortical scarring
BackgroundThe best way to assess renal cortical scarring is planar scintigraphy with 99m Tc-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA), while the value of...
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SNMMI procedure standard/EANM practice guideline on pediatric [99mTc]Tc-DMSA renal cortical scintigraphy: an update
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), founded in 1954, is an international scientific and professional organization with a...
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First experiences with dynamic renal [68Ga]Ga-DOTA PET/CT: a comparison to renal scintigraphy and compartmental modelling to non-invasively estimate the glomerular filtration rate
PurposeThe determination of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is decisive for a variety of clinical issues, for example, to monitor the renal...
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Dose-reduced [18F]PSMA-1007 PET is feasible for functional imaging of the renal cortex
BackgroundIn Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography with computed tomography (PET-CT), there is significant renal...
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Abnormal DMSA renal scan findings and associated factors in older children with vesicoureteral reflux
AimThere are scanty data on the rate of abnormal Tc-99 m dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) renal scintigraphy and associated factors in children older...
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Planar scan vs. SPECT/low-dose CT for estimating split renal function by 99mTc-DMSA scintigraphy in children
AbstractIn the present study, we compared estimates of split renal function (SRF) in paediatric patients of various diagnostic subgroups by 99m Tc-dim...
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Development of visual scoring system with Tc-99m DMSA renal scintigraphy to predict the risk of recurrence of symptomatic urinary tract infections in pediatric patients
ObjectiveVesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a major risk factor for recurrent symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI) in pediatric patients. In...
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Successful rescue pneumovesicoscopic surgery for post-Deflux® vesicoureteral junction obstruction
BackgroundVesicoureteral junction (VUJ) obstruction after Deflux ® subureteral injection for vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is rare and minimally...
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Radiological and surgical correlation of pelviureteric junction obstruction in positional anomalies of the kidney in children
Pelviureteric junction obstruction, also known as ureteropelvic junction obstruction, is a congenital narrowing of the urinary excretory tract at the...
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Effectiveness of the smoothing filter in pediatric 99mTc-dimercaptosuccinic acid renal scintigraphy
The present study aimed to evaluate whether the use of a smoothing filter would improve the image quality in pediatric 99m Tc-dimercaptosuccinic acid (
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Diagnostic modalities and radiopharmaceuticals with particular importance of technetium-99m (99mTc)
With the emergence of new diseases, a lot of advancements have been made in diagnosis such as identification of new biomarkers, imaging techniques,...
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New strategy of color and power doppler sonography combined with DMSA in the assessment of acute pyelonephritis in infants
BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical value of color and power doppler sonography (CPDS) when combined it with...
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Characteristics and predictors of chronic kidney disease in children with myelomeningocele: a nationwide cohort study
BackgroundMyelomeningocele (MMC) is highly prevalent in develo** countries, and MMC-related neurogenic bladder is an important cause of childhood...
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In children with urinary tract infection reduced kidney length and vesicoureteric reflux predict abnormal DMSA scan
BackgroundTo evaluate sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values (PPV and NPV, respectively) of renal ultrasonography (US)...
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The Influence of Non-E. Coli or Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Bacterial Growth on the Follow-Up Procedure of Infants with the First Febrile Urinary Tract Infection
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effects of non- E. coli or extended-spectrum β-lactamase–positive (ESBL-positive) microorganism growth in the first febrile...
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Ultrasonography Results in First Urinary Tract Infection During Childhood: Which Age Group Should Be Screened?
ObjectivesTo determine the frequency of urinary system anomaly in children aged 0–18 y suffering from first urinary tract infection (UTI) and to...
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Renoprotective effect of platelet-rich plasma in obstructive uropathy
PurposeTo investigate the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in reducing renal injury in ureteral obstruction.
MethodsTwenty-four Wistar Albino...
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Imaging of urinary tract in children in different clinical scenarios: a guide for general radiologists
BackgroundChildren are frequently referred to the pediatric radiology department due to complaints related to the urinary tract.
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EANM procedural recommendations for managing the paediatric patient in diagnostic nuclear medicine
PurposeThe manuscript aims to characterize the principles of best practice in performing nuclear medicine procedures in paediatric patients. The...
