The Significance of 99mTechnetium Dimercapto-Succinic Acid Renal Scan in Children With Spina Bifida During Long-Term Followup

A positive vesicoureteral reflux history and febrile urinary tract infections were associated with abnormal dimercapto-succinic acid renal scan in followup of patients older than 10 years with spina bifida. Thus, these factors are indicators of proactive evaluation of renal function using dimercapto-succinic acid renal scanning.