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I recently had a renal scan and after urinating an getting back on the table i couldn't see the left one only the right why? i have a stent already

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Complicated Answer: Renal scans help determine blood flow, function and excretion from the kidneys. When there is not a kidney seen at the end of the study it could mean it was never seen(bad) or that it has completely emptied (good). With a stent i assume there was blockage. A renal scan is confusing to look at, since the left sided kidney is the left kidney. Your doctor will explain your findings in detail.

Answered 7/19/2013

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A member asked:

I recently had a renal scan and after urinating an getting back on the table i couldn't see the left one only the right why? i have a stent already

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Donato answered

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