The Advantages of lsll-orthoiodohippurate Scintiphotography in the Management of Patients

Abstract

Renal scintiphotography with (131)I-hippurate was the primary diagnostic procedure in evaluating renal failure and complications in over 500 transplant patients. This diagnostic test has become our principal method of evaluation and followup of renal transplants, especially in the early post-transplant period. It has accurately distinguished tubular necrosis, rejection, and other complications in the post-transplant period. Its simplicity, safety and accuracy are of great value to transplant surgeons and their patients.