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. 1977 Feb;37(1):49-51.
doi: 10.1080/00365517709108802.

Application of the gamma function for the calculation of effective renal plasma flow by [131I]hippuran clearance

Application of the gamma function for the calculation of effective renal plasma flow by [131I]hippuran clearance

H Olkkonen et al. Scand J Clin Lab Invest. 1977 Feb.

Abstract

A simplified technique based on the gamma function was developed to determine the effective renal plasma flow (ERPF) by [131I]hippuran clearance. The method requires only one blood sample in addition to standard renography and the calculations can be performed on a small computer. A close correlation was found between the ERPF values obtained by the application of the gamma function and the values yielded by the conventional bi-exponential approach. The present method is well suited for clinical routine use in connection with standard renography.

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