I 131 -Diodrast Studies in Unilateral Renal Disease

A procedure utilizing I 131 -Diodrast with carrier Diodrast and a ratiometer has been evaluated for the early diagnosis of unilateral renal disease. Relative differences in function between kidneys demonstrated by this procedure correlated well with findings at surgical exploration or autopsy. In 3...

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Published in:Circulation (New York, N.Y.) N.Y.), 1960-11, Vol.22 (5), p.913-926
Main Authors: BLOCK, JEROME B., HINE, GERALD J., BURROWS, BELTON A., Bikerman, Valentine
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Language:English
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Summary:A procedure utilizing I 131 -Diodrast with carrier Diodrast and a ratiometer has been evaluated for the early diagnosis of unilateral renal disease. Relative differences in function between kidneys demonstrated by this procedure correlated well with findings at surgical exploration or autopsy. In 3 patients with unilateral renal arterial stenosis who had normal intravenous pyelograms, I 131 -Diodrast results were abnormal. Although normal I 131 -Diodrast results may rule out unilateral renal disease, an abnormal result with I 131 -Diodrast may be seen with any lesion resulting in urine flow differences between kidneys.
ISSN:0009-7322
1524-4539
DOI:10.1161/01.CIR.22.5.913