In 2012, Demirel and his co-workers determined the differential renal function using DTPA or
MAG3 and reported that reliable outcomes were acquired in dynamic renal scan.
The current imaging test of choice for the assessment of the function of a hydronephrotic kidney is the
MAG3 diuretic renogram, as it permits assessment of both the differential renal function (DRF) and the drainage time.
If the MCUG shows no reflux, a mercaptoacetyltriglycine (
MAG3) scan is ordered depending on the severity of the case according to our institution protocol [Figure 1].
After obtaining a nuclear medicine renal scan with intravenous technetium 99m
MAG3 showing significant decrease in left kidney function, the urology consultant recommended and performed a robot-assisted nephrectomy.
In our case,
MAG3 noted bilateral rapid evacuation without abnormal findings giving us some advantage to avoid surgery for the right UPJO and safely monitor the period after parathyroidectomy until the complete dissolution of all kidney stones.
Caption: FIGURE 2: Sequential posterior planar images from
MAG3 scan showing no perceptible renal activity.
The ectopic left kidney had a relative function of 40% in conventional technetium-99m (Tc-99m) mercaptoacetyltriglycine (
MAG3) scan.
Subsequent
MAG3 scan revealed complete loss of renal function of the left kidney.
Operative time, intraoperative estimated blood loss, presenting complaint, preoperative imaging, analgesic use, postoperative hospital stay, crossing vessel, complications and success rates based on postoperative mercaptoacetyltriglycine (
MAG3) scan at 6 months were compared for both groups.
10 20 Tomografia axial computarizada 2 4 Gammagrafia renal con
MaG3 2 4 Renograma Secuencial 1 2 Videourodinamia 1 2 Urodinamia 1 2 Uroflujometria.
Measurement of effective renal plasma flow (ERPF) with the help of para- aminohippuric acid (PAH) or radio pharmaceuticals like
MAG3 etc is another method.