Abstract:Background Functional MR urography (fMRU) has developed into an innovative, radiation-free option for assessing parameters of kidney function in pediatric radiology. The importance of fMRU in comparison to the standardized established nuclear medicine procedure (99mTc-Mercapto-acetyltriglycerine, MAG3 scintigraphy) is shown using SWOT analysis.
Methods To assess the current state of research, a selective literature search was carried out in PubMed. Taking into account the current scientific status,… Show more
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