The Usefulness of ۹۹m Tc Diethylenetriamine Pentaacetate (DTPA) or Mercaptoacetyltriglycine (MAG۳) Renal Perfusion Scan in Assessing Chronic Renal Complications of COVID-۱۹

Background: Imaging departments worldwide are exploring different ways to help manage chronic complications of COVID-۱۹ after two years. Objectives: Renal complications following acute kidney injury in the acute phase of COVID-۱۹ or exacerbation of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are crucial. Methods: This article presented the role of ۹۹m Tc diethylenetriamine pentaacetate (DTPA) or mercaptoacetyltriglycine (MAG۳) renal perfusion scan in managing chronic renal complications following COVID-۱۹ by submitting the relevant techniques and available radiopharmaceuticals. Results: Renal perfusion scan with۹۹mTc DTPA and MAG۳ could evaluate profusion and function in acute and chronic settings and manage these renal complications. Conclusions: Based on the results, ۹۹m Tc DTPA or MAG۳ renal perfusion scan could detect, monitor, and evaluate response to treatment in COVID-۱۹-related renal chronic damages and complications.

Keywords:

COVID-۱۹ , Renal Complications , DTPA Renal Scan , Acute Kidney Injury