Standardization of the renogram technique for investigating the dilated upper urinary tract and assessing the results of surgery.
OBJECTIVE
To recommend a standard technique for the renographic evaluation of the dilated upper urinary tract, and for evaluating the results of surgery.


METHODS
This review is an update of the previously recommended consensus report of the 9th International Symposium of Radionuclides in Nephrourology.


RESULTS
State-of-the-art recommendations are detailed for standardizing common radionuclide investigations.


CONCLUSIONS
Where open, laparoscopic or endourological techniques for treating pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction are under study, results can only be compared by standardizing the investigational techniques. The guidelines produced here are recommended for this purpose.
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Department of Urology, Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, SK2 7JE, UK. patrick.o'reilly@stockport-tr.nwest.nhs.uk
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003287:Contrast Media; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D004231:Diuresis; D004232:Diuretics / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005665:Furosemide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000379:methods; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007465:Iodohippuric Acid; D011866:Radioisotope Renography / Q000592:standards*; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D016284:Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D014546:Urinary Catheterization
D003287:Contrast Media; D004232:Diuretics; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D007465:Iodohippuric Acid; D005665:Furosemide; D016284:Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate