Diuresis-Renography with method F+10sp, a gravity-assisted approach for functional evaluation of uretero-ileal anastomosis.
Conclusions: In patients with urinary diversion, the urine drainage is strongly influenced by patient position (supine or seated). The DR with method F+10sp exploiting gravity, better evaluates the gravity-dependent urine drainage, discriminating obstruction from simple urinary dilation. Thanks to a reduced dose of Furosemide (20 mg) and a better timing, this approach avoids the side effects typical of other methods (bladder filling, disruption because voiding, or diuretic-related-hypotension). The semi-quantitave indexes Tmax, Diuretic T1/2 and Ratio 20min/peak calculated in seated position may allow a more realistic and objective evaluation of urinary drainage, avoiding equivocal or false positive responses. In light of the high rate of early stenosis (<6 months) of the uretero-ileal anastomosis considering the functional limits of traditional radiological tests, it could be useful to use this approach during first months after surgery.
Source: Journal of Nuclear Medicine - Category: Nuclear Medicine Authors: TARTAGLIONE, G., FOSCHI, N., RECUPERO, S., RACIOPPI, M., BIENTINESI, R., PALERMO, G., RAGONESE, M., DI GIANFRANCESCO, L., SACCO, E., PINTO, F., BASSI, P. Tags: General Clinical Specialities: Renal/Hypertension Source Type: research
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