RT Journal
A1 Nordyke RA, Gilbert FI, Jr., Simmons E
T1 SCreening for kidney disease with radioisotopes
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 1969
FD April 21
VO 208
IS 3
SP 493
OP 496
DO 10.1001/jama.1969.03160030067007
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1969.03160030067007
AB Screening for unilateral kidney disease has been simplified by the use of radioisotopes. Renography is nearly ideal for searching through large groups of patients to find the relatively few with important lesions. Among categories of patients effectively screened are those with hypertension and those with abdominal or back pain. A study of apparently well men suggests that renography may be an important addition to the routine medical checkup. Renal scanning and renography used together are more effective in finding disease than either alone. However, present radiation levels require that the scan be used on a selective basis. Faster scanning and isotopes with shorter half-life will soon allow consideration of the combination for screening on a more widespread basis.