VCUG and 99MTC-MAG3 Renal Scintigraphy in Pediatric VUR: What is the Role Of Indirect Cystography?

Primary vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is the most common urological anomaly in children. Voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) is considered the reference standard for the diagnosis of VUR. Even if it is a secure and standardized technique, it is still an invasive method. Hence the effort to find an alternative method to diagnose VUR. The aim of our study is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of 99mTC-MAG3 scintigraphy with indirect cystography in detecting VUR and to estimate any interobserver variability in 99mTC-MAG3 scintigraphy interpretation.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - June 16, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Valentina Capone, Francesca Taroni, Maria Angela Pavesi, Massimo Castellani, Dario Consonni, Alfredo Berrettini, Barbara Crapella, Giuseppina Marra, Diego De Palma, Pietro Zucchetta, Gian Antonio Manzoni, Giovanni Montini Source Type: research