Author/Editor		Jakšić, E; Beatović, S; Žagar, I; Paunković, N; Stafanović, A; Ajdinović, B; Janošević, S; Han, R
Title		Interobserver variability in the reporting of 99mTc-DMSA renal scintigraphy: multicentric study
Type		članek
Source		Maked Med Pregl
Vol. and No.		Letnik 54, št. Suppl 38
Publication year		2000
Volume		str. 33-5
Language		eng
Abstract		The aim of the study was to evaluate interohserver variability and reproducibility of the renal cortical scintigraphy reports in two observer groups. Six observers from four different centres (group A), including three observers from one institution (group B), were asked to interpret original scans from 60 patientš. Among 116 kidneys, concordant results in interpretation of seven points of report (size, uptake, outlines, scars, SOL, differential function and conclusion), in group A were found in 62%, 42.5%, 45%, 9%, 47%, 52% and 34%, and in group B in 72%, 55%, 59%, 22%, 62%, 60% and 41%, respectively. Some improvement in concordant reporting, noted in the group B, was statistically significant in category of scar reports (p<0.01). Results suggest to use of standardized criteria and termino!ogy in reporting, to improve low interobserver reproducibility, particularly in evaluation of renal scars.
Descriptors		RADIOISOTOPE RENOGRAPHY TECHNETIUM SUCCIMER OBSERVER VARIATION MULTICENTER STUDIES