ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITION WORSENS THE EXCRETORY PHASE OF DIURETIC RENOGRAPHY FOR OBSTRUCTIVE HYDRONEPHROSIS

Abstract
Conclusions Our data confirm the influence of angiotensin on the kidney excretory system in human hydronephrosis and suggest a role for captopril enhanced diuretic renography in the early diagnosis of pyeloureteral obstruction. Further work is needed to evaluate angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition as a protective agent in obstructive nephropathy.