Value of Cortical Scintigraphy with Technetium-99m Dimercaptosuccinic Acid (99mtc Dmsa) in Children with Acute Urinary Tract Infections

Abstract

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is by far the most common serious bacterial infection in febrile young infants.[1] 99mTc- DMSA scintigraphy is superior to ultrasonography in detecting cortical scars, although the later identifies dilatation of the collecting systems and renal swelling.