Renal Cortical Scintigraphy Procedure Guideline
Journal Title: Nuclear Medicine Seminars - Year 2020, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
This guideline is the updated version of TNTD renal cortical scintigraphy guideline published in 2001. It includes the current recommended patient doses and patient dosimetry according to international guidelines.
Authors and Affiliations
Bilge Volkan Salancı, Pınar Özgen Kıratlı, Pınar Pelin Özcan, Murat Nedim Gülaldı, Tamer Aksoy, Emel Ceylan Günay
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