DMSA Scanning of the Kidneys in Israel

Professor Doron Schwartz

Head of the Nephrology and Dialysis Department

Treatment in Israel is extremely popular not only due to the achievements of Israeli surgery but also largely thanks to advanced diagnostic methods.

The Top Ihilov Medical Center (Israel) offers its patients a unique and effective diagnostic method for kidney examination using radioisotope dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA).

Calculate Treatment Cost

2000

patients received quality medical care at the Top Ihilov clinic

100%

high-precision diagnostic program

1230

procedures using the modern da Vinci system

The DMSA method is used for the following assessments of organ conditions:

• localization of pathologies and anomalies
• determination of the shape and size of pathologies and anomalies
• evaluation of organ function

DMSA scanning provides high-resolution quality images, achieved through advanced nuclear medicine technologies. The patient is administered DMSA molecules (dimercaptosuccinic acid) enriched with radioactive ions.

The DMSA method has no age restrictions. This technique successfully identifies a wide range of pathologies, abnormal developments, and kidney diseases:

• kidney failure
• traumatic injuries
• renal ectopia
• defects
• pyelonephritis
• cysts
• tumours
• neoplasms
• scars, etc.

In cases of impaired function of one kidney, DMSA is also performed on the healthy kidney for comparative analysis of their functioning.

The DMSA method has gained recognition worldwide; it is safe and well-tolerated by patients. Today, kidney treatment in Israel is unimaginable without the use of this method.

The preparation is administered intravenously, and after some time, the patient is placed in a gamma camera for a series of scans. The entire procedure takes only about an hour. During this time, clinic specialists obtain a quality three-dimensional image of the organs and identify all possible pathologies.

One of the main advantages of the method is its complete harmlessness. The radiation dose during the examination is so minimal that it is absolutely safe even for infants. The DMSA method is currently the only effective diagnostic way to determine kidney diseases in children, adolescents, weakened individuals, and the elderly. There is no need for patient hospitalization or special preparation for the study. The patient does not experience pain or discomfort during the procedure, and there are no side effects.

The method is very convenient for examining children: during the procedure, parents can be near their child, and there are excellent playrooms equipped for young patients, where children can draw, read, watch cartoons, and run around. Professional nannies with medical education and psychologists work with the children.

The effectiveness of DMSA kidney scanning has been verified by scientists and analysts at the Top Ihilov clinic, who have accumulated vast experience in performing this procedure. Comparing this method with other existing diagnostic methods, clinic specialists obtained the following results:

• Detection of kidney defects and scars using the DMSA method is 35% more effective than ultrasound.
• Detection of changes in the shape and size of the kidneys in pyelonephritis using the DMSA method is 25% more effective than ultrasound.
• Detection of changes in kidney parenchyma using the DMSA method is 21% more effective than ultrasound for low-expressed changes and 24% for pronounced changes.

Specialists at the Top Ihilov Medical Center are currently actively using the DMSA method, allowing for the early detection of diseases and timely treatment.

Top Ihilov diagnosticians conduct seminars and introductory courses for colleagues from other countries, where foreign doctors become acquainted with the DMSA kidney scanning method, gaining knowledge and experience for applying the method in their clinics.

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