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. 1974 Sep;180(3):336–342. doi: 10.1097/00000658-197409000-00014

The Advantages of 131 I-orthoiodohippurate Scintiphotography in the Management of Patients After Renal Transplantation

Oscar Salvatierra Jr, Malcolm R Powell, David C Price, Samuel L Kountz, Folkert OBelzer
PMCID: PMC1343669  PMID: 4605210

Abstract

Renal scintiphotography with 131I-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.

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