DTPA diuretic renal scan is used to measure the severity of obstruction in hydronephrosis. DMSA scan shows the functioning meat of the kidney. It is used to assess if the kidney has been damaged after an infection in children with vesicoureteric reflux (VUR) and to identify a missing on non-functioning kidney. It is safe because the picture is created from electrons sent out by the isotope, it is more useful than IVP in children.
Care Co-ordinators are there to help you with dates, times and with vein cannulation required for the tests in the Centres adjoining the Clinic. For getting either done in one of the centres, click the button and upload photos of reports, doctor’s advice and then text or record your request and expect to receive a reply next working day.
