SNMMI procedure standard/EANM practice guideline on pediatric [99mTc]Tc-DMSA renal cortical scintigraphy: an update

Abstract The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), founded in 1954, is an international scientific professional organization with a purpose to promote the science, technology, practical application nuclear medicine. European Association (EANM), 1985, nonprofit medical association facilitate communication among individuals medicine pursuing clinical academic excellence. Members SNMMI EANM are physicians, technologists, scientists who specialize research practice will periodically publish new guidelines for further advance science improve patient care. Existing standards/guidelines be reviewed revision or renewal, as appropriate. Each standard/guideline, representing policy statement by SNMMI/EANM, has undergone thorough review, represents expert consensus. recognize that safe effective use diagnostic imaging requires specific training skills, described each document. These educational resources designed assist practitioners providing appropriate care patients. They consensus documents, not mandatory provisions requirements practice. intended, nor should they used, establish legal standard For these reasons those set forth below, cautions against litigation procedures call into question decisions practitioner. ultimate judgment regarding appropriateness propriety any procedure course action must made professionals, taking account unique context case. Thus, there no implication differing from what detailed standards/guidelines, on its own, below On contrary, conscientious practitioner may responsibly adopt different when, based reasonable practitioner, such warranted condition patient, limitations available resources, advances knowledge technology subsequent publication standards/guidelines. Practicing involves only but also art dealing prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment disease. variety complexity human conditions make it impossible general consistently allow accurate diagnosis reached response predicted. Therefore, recognized adhering does ensure successful outcome. All expected follows their level training, current landscape knowledge, at disposal, needs/context particular being treated. this document provide radiologists, other clinicians recommendation, performance interpretation 99m Tc-dimercaptosuccinic acid renal cortical scintigraphy ([ Tc] Tc-DMSA scintigraphy) pediatric recommendations represent opinions experienced leaders field, all supported high evidence. Further studies required have evidence-based [ pediatrics. This guideline summarizes views Renal Cortical Scintigraphy Children Working Group Pediatrics Committee. It reflects which cannot held responsible. taken good do substitute national regulatory provisions.