Effect of Per-cutaneous Nephrosotomy Drainage on Radioisotope Imaging of Hydronephrotic Kidneys

Exclusion Criteria

• •1. Target kidney is the only functioning or better functioning kidney or otherwise substantially contributing to the total renal function, so nephrectomy is not likely.
• •2. Emergency cases where the general condition of the patient cannot withstand the logistics of undergoing a radioisotope study eg
• •3. Malignancy in the target kidney
• •4. Patients unlikely to undergo a nephrectomy