Publications by authors named "Tommi E J Noponen"
Nucl Med Commun
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- Voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) is widely used to diagnose vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) but has high radiation exposure; direct radionuclide cystography (DRC) was created to address this issue.
- A study involving 156 children assessed the effectiveness of DRC compared to VCUG and found that DRC identified VUR in 35.3% of patients, while VCUG found it in 61.5%.
- Despite DRC being intended as a lower-radiation option, it actually resulted in higher radiation exposure and additional costs, raising questions about its use in screening for VUR.
