Utility of MAG3 scintigraphy with the use of a 2 min uptake parameter in the assessment of postsurgical renal transplant complications
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DOI: 10.1097/mnm.0000000000000885
Abstract: Objective Major complications including acute tubular necrosis or rejection may occur after renal transplantation. We use a semiquantitative parameter, 2 min uptake (2MU), as part of 99mTc mercaptoacetyltriglycine (MAG3) scintigraphy for transplant evaluation. The aim of… read more here.
Keywords: 99mtc mag3; mag3 scintigraphy; parameter; rejection ... See more keywords
Biokinetics, dosimetry, and radiation risk in infants after 99mTc-MAG3 scans
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DOI: 10.1186/s13550-017-0356-2
Abstract: BackgroundRenal scans are among the most frequent exams performed on infants and toddlers. Due to the young age, this patient group can be classified as a high-risk group with a higher probability for developing stochastic… read more here.
Keywords: risk; biokinetics dosimetry; 99mtc mag3; radiation risk ... See more keywords