ULTRASOUND CYSTOGRAPHY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF VESICOURETERAL REFLUX

被引:46
作者
HANBURY, DC [1 ]
COULDEN, RA [1 ]
FARMAN, P [1 ]
SHERWOOD, T [1 ]
机构
[1] ADDENBROOKES HOSP, DEPT RADIOL, CAMBRIDGE CB2 2QQ, ENGLAND
来源
BRITISH JOURNAL OF UROLOGY | 1990年 / 65卷 / 03期
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D O I
10.1111/j.1464-410X.1990.tb14720.x
中图分类号
R5 [内科学]; R69 [泌尿科学(泌尿生殖系疾病)];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Summary— Vesicoureteric reflux is common in children with urinary tract infection and may cause end‐stage renal failure. The diagnosis is usually based on micturating cystourethrography (MCU). We describe an alternative technique using ultrasound during bladder infusion with agitated saline. Comparison of the 2 methods shows ultrasound to be 100% sensitive in the detection of grades 3 and 4 reflux. Conclusive evidence of reflux was seen in 2 cases where MCU was subsequently normal, questioning the role of MCU as the gold standard. © 1990 British Journal of Urology
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页码:250 / 253
页数:4
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