The significance of the absence of 131I-Hippuran uptake by a kidney graft.
Anuria is a frequent complication during the immediate post-transplantation period in kidney transplant recipients. Radioisotopic studies with 131I-Hippuran and 99mTc-pertechnetate allow correct differentiation between viable and non-viable grafts.
Romero
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Caralps
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Brulles
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Andreu
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Griño
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Matin-Comin
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D001002:Anuria / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D007465:Iodohippuric Acid; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013670:Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m
D007465:Iodohippuric Acid; D013670:Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m