Diffusion Tensor Imaging in early prediction of renal fibrosis in patients with renal disease: Functional and histopathological correlations

Aim Renal fibrosis (RF) is a well-known marker of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression. However, renal biopsy is an available tool for evaluation of RF, non-invasive tools are needed not only to detect but also to monitor the progression of fibrosis. The aim of this study is to evaluate the role of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in the assessment of renal dysfunction and RF in patients with renal disease. Methods Fifty-six patients with...