Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 6, 2026

Combined Supine and Standing Imaging for Varicocele: An Improved Diagnostic Approach
Published on: November 22, 2024
[The value of DMSA scintigraphy in the diagnostic evaluation of vesicoureteric reflux]
1Abteilung für Kinderurologie, Ordensklinikum Linz, Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Schwestern, Linz.
Abstract:
In terms of treatment planning, the radiologic phenomenon of vesicoureteric reflux has become less important than its inherent risk of further urinary tract infections and loss of renal function. Whilst radiologic and sonographic voiding cystourethrography continues to be the gold standard in the mere detection of vesicoureteric reflux, dimercaptosuccinic acid scanning is important for risk stratification. Also it serves to confirm renal involvement in uncertain situations with urinary tract infection and fever. In older children, it is the standard in primary diagnostics. Furthermore, it enables the diagnosis of occult reflux in many cases. Therefore, dimercaptosuccinic acid scanning is an indispensable tool in the diagnostic evaluation of vesicoureteric reflux.
Related Concept Videos
Imaging Studies VI: Voiding Cystourethrography and Cystography
Imaging Studies V: Intravenous Urography and Retrograde Pyelography
Imaging Studies II: Ultrasonography
Venous Thrombosis II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies
Imaging Studies IV: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Imaging Studies I: Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder Studies

