Scintigraphic diagnosis of infectious complications in renal failure patients undergoing hemodialysis, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis or renal transplant

ABSTRACT

Patients with end-stage renal disease have two therapeutic options, dialysis and renal transplantation. Infectious complications occurring in such patients will not only condition the effectiveness of such treatments, but are among the main causes of morbidity and mortality in such cases. Knowledge of the advantages and limitations of nuclear techniques is essential for management of these conditions.

RESUMO

Pacientes em estágio final de doença renal têm duas opções terapêuticas, diálise e transplante renal. Complicações infecciosas que ocorrem em cada paciente são as principais causas de morbidade e mortalidade nestes casos. Conhecimentos das vantagens e limitações de técnicas nucleares são essenciais para o acompanhamento nestas condições.