The role of 99mTc dimercaptosuccinic acid scintigraphy in detection of vesicoureteral reflux in pediatrics with first episode of acute pyelonephritis

Introduction: Acute pyelonephritis is a common disease in children leading to permanent renal function impairment due to renal scarring with the risk of later hypertension. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the role of initial 99mTc dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) scintigraphy for dete...

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Main Authors: Mohsen Akhavan Sepahi, Mohammad Reza Razavi, Mojtaba Sabahi Fakher, Zahra Movahedi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society of Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention 2019-05-01
Series:Journal of Nephropharmacology
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Online Access:http://jnephropharmacology.com/PDF/npj-8-27.pdf