What is a renal cortex scan?

A renal cortex scan is also known as a DSMA renal scan. The scan examines the functioning tissue of the kidneys for abnormalities such as scarring and infection. The test also measures the how well each of the kidneys are working.

 

检查程序前需要做些什么？

请务必带上之前的影像或报告。穿着温暖舒适的衣服。还需要：

  • 药物——正常服药
  • 告知怀孕或哺乳 ——如果你怀孕或哺乳，请告知医务人员

 

将会发生什么？

You will receive a small injection of a radioactive tracer into a vein. It takes about three hours for the tracer to circulate in your body. During this time, you can go and do other things. When you return, pictures of the kidneys are taken using a special camera for about 45 – 60 minutes. During the scan you must lay very still and breathe normally.

 

之后会发生什么？

做肾脏扫描没有后遗症。注射中少量的辐射剂量与背部X光差不多。

检查结束后，就可以回家。检查结束后可以立即开车。检查结果会发送给你的全科医生或专家。