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Introduction
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About the Author
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Embryological Origin of the Kidneys
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Development of the Urinary System
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Anatomy of the Urinary System
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Kidney
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Kidney Continued
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Ureter
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Bladder and Urethra
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Anatomical Variations
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Microscopic Anatomy
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Renal Physiology
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The Mechanism of Renal Excretion
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Glomerular Filtration
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Tubular Reabsorption
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Tubular Excretion
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Tubular Fixation
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Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)
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Renography
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Clinical Indications
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Basic Renography
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Information at Referral
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Patient Preparation
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Image Acquisition
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Static and Dynamic Imaging
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Image Acquisition (1)
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Image Acquisition (2)
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Image Acquisition (3)
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The Gamma Camera
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The Collimator
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Different Types of Collimators
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Radiopharmaceuticals
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Radiopharmaceuticals Labeled with Radioactive Iodine
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Radiopharmaceuticals Labeled with 99mTc
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Recommended Doses / Dosimetry
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Contraindications & Precautions
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Image Processing
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The Image Analysis Procedure
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Visual Inspection of the Acquired Images
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Draw Regions around the Kidneys
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Background Regions
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Different Background Regions
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Generate Time/Activity Curves
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Renography T/A Curves
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Background Subtraction
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Estimation of Kidney Function
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Display of Images and Data
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Example
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ACE Inhibition Renography
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Renovascular Hypertension
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How can RAS Induce Hypertension?
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The Mechanism of Angiotensin II Production
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The Practice of ACE Inhibitor Renography
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A Variety of Protocols
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Diuresis Renography
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Obstructive Uropathy
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The Diuresis Renogram
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Clinical Case of Diuresis Renography
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Criteria for the Findings
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Conclusion
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