Comparative evaluation of differential renal functions and renal parenchymal defects by using the Tc-99m DMSA and Tc-99m MAG3 scintigraphies

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Gökhan Koca, S.B. Ankara Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Nükleer Tıp Kliniği, Ankara, Tel. 0 312 5953608 Email. drgokko@gmail.com Geliş Tarihi: 04.04.2012 • Kabul Tarihi: 13.08.2012 ABSTRACT AIM: Tc-99m DMSA scintigraphy is a reliable, sensitive and frequently preferred method in both the detection of renal defects and the calculation of differential renal function. In this study our aim was to compare the effi ciency of the Tc 99m MAG3 with the Tc 99m DMSA in the evaulation of renal parenchymal diseases of the pediatric age group.