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The article was consulted professionally by Doctor Dinh Van Thuyet - Head of Nuclear Medicine Unit, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Vinmec Times City International Hospital.Kidney scintigraphy with SPECT/CT machine is a very valuable method to evaluate kidney function, it is the only technique to evaluate the function of each kidney. This technique is performed routinely at Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
1. Introduction to kidney scintigraphy
Renal scintigraphy is a specialized nuclear medicine technique that helps to evaluate bilateral renal function as well as of individual kidneys.
Kidney scintigraphy is a mandatory technique to be performed before a kidney transplant to identify the donor kidney and the kidney to be kept for the donor, in addition, it also helps to assess the shape and function of the kidney after transplantation.
Renal scintigraphy helps to evaluate urinary tract obstruction (eg, due to stones), pyelonephritis (eg, renal pelvis - ureteral stenosis in children and adults due to congenital or acquired), pathology high blood pressure due to renal stenosis...
This technique detects abnormalities both in terms of structure and function, helping doctors diagnose kidney disease at an early stage.
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2. What to prepare when going to the examination and kidney scan?
You do not need to do any special preparation before the scan, you can eat and drink normally. Bring all the old records, especially the medications you are taking. Certain medications may affect the scan results, such as diuretics, ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers for heart disease and high blood pressure, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (including aspirin and ibuprofen). )... You can go home after the kidney scan. You need to drink a lot of water and urinate often to remove the remaining radioactive material from your body. Notify the status of pregnancy, lactation (if any) to medical staff before performing the service.
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3. Why should kidney scan at Vinmec Times City Hospital?
Vinmec Times City Hospital uses the SPECT/CT Discovery NM/CT 670 Pro system with the most modern 16-row CT of the world's leading medical equipment maker GE Heathcare (USA), for high quality images, helping Early diagnosis of the disease requires investigation. Vinmec Times City Hospital's high quality service will satisfy customers. Vinmec Times City's medical staff are experienced, well-trained at home and abroad, so they can advise and provide maximum support to customers during the shooting process, even for foreign customers. For advice on kidney scintigraphy, please contact the nuclear medicine unit hotline, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital: 0979 866 368 or register online HERE
