(99m)Tc-MAG3 diuretic renography in diagnosis of obstructive nephropathy in adults: a comparison between F-15 and a new procedure F+10(sp) in seated position

Clin Nucl Med. 2013 Jun;38(6):432-6. doi: 10.1097/RLU.0b013e31828da3f5.

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare 2 diuretic renography procedures: F-15 versus F+10(sp) for diagnosis of obstructive uropathy in adults.

Methods: Thirty-six patients with unilateral or bilateral hydronephrosis had 2 consecutive Tc-MAG3 diuretic renograms within 7 days, using the widely used procedure F-15 in supine position, and a new seated-position procedure whereby the patient drinks 400 to 500 mL of water at 5 minutes and receives an injection of 20 mg of furosemide at 10 minutes [F+10 (sp)].

Results: F-15 showed nonobstructive results in 63.9% of kidneys, obstruction in 26.4%, and equivocal findings in 6.9% and was not applicable in 2.8%. F+10(sp) showed nonobstructive results in 70.9%, obstruction in 27.8%, and equivocal result in 1.4% of kidneys. Nephroptosis was observed by F+10(sp) in 22.2% of kidneys. Adverse effects reported for the F-15 were hypotension in 2 patients, renal colic in 3 patients, and interruption due to voiding in 5 patients. No adverse effects were reported for F+10(sp).

Conclusions: This study shows that the F+10(sp) procedure reduces the equivocal findings of F-15 procedure in 36 patients. It can improve the accuracy and compliance, avoiding adverse effects and reducing bladder filling-related problems.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Demography
  • Diuretics*
  • Female
  • Furosemide*
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Posture*
  • Radioisotope Renography
  • Technetium Tc 99m Mertiatide*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Diuretics
  • Technetium Tc 99m Mertiatide
  • Furosemide