The radioisotope renogram in normal subjects

  • Richard P. Wedeen
  • , Marvin H. Goldstein
  • , Marvin F. Levitt

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Abstract

The alterations in the contour of the I131-hippuran renogram recorded in normal subjects under conditions of varying rates of urine flow, PAH loading, position changes and ureteral obstruction are described. In addition, patients with a unilateral non-functioning kidney or nephrectomy were studied after the administration of I131-hippuran and I131-human serum albumin. The physiologic basis of the tracing is discussed and a quantitative method of analysis is presented. The renogram contour appears to be dependent upon the rates of urine flow and tubular transport. Sensitivity to changes in urine flow appears to be too low to permit accurate measurement of flow from the separate kidneys by this technic.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)765-774
Number of pages10
JournalAmerican Journal of Medicine
Volume34
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1963
Externally publishedYes

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