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Published on: June 21, 2024
[Pitfalls for renogram interpretation in pediatric urology]
Q Ballouhey1, V Lescure1, M Larradet2
1Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, hôpital des Enfants, 8, avenue Dominique-Larrey, 87042 Limoges cedex, France.
Abstract:
Renograms are currently used for functional assessment by pediatric urologists. The aim of the present work was to focus on the potential pitfalls concerning renography. Potential confounding factors are described in reference to concrete cases. The main types of pitfalls concern venous or urinary catheters and background area definition. Protocols and renogram interpretation are critiqued in a bibliographic review. We propose a technical update and original data on the potential pitfalls in renography interpretation. Multidisciplinary discussion between nuclear medicine, pediatrics and pediatric surgery departments is required before drawing conclusions.
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