Evaluation of renal function after ESWL: a radionuclide renographic study immediately pre, post and 3 months after ESWL

ABSTRACT

The use of ESWL for treatment of renal stones is increasing. previous studies stated that ESWL patients exhibit one or more forms. of renal injuries. Radionuclide renography was considered the method of choice for evaluation of functional damage to the kidney. 48 patients were studied by radionuclide studies immediately, pre and post ESWL and 3 months later. The site and size of the stone and the number of shock wave are of great importance in determining the effect of ESWL on renal function, but within the number of shock waves 2000 and size of stone average 1 cm in addition to its site, the changes were reversible