Abstract:Background: There is not a well established method for further screening of asymptomatic microhematuria found through annual health examinations. However, it is apparent that a large number of examiners are using ultrasonography for screening. When slight hydronephrosis is found through screening, it is difficult to determine whether further examinations, such as intravenous pyelography (IVP), should be performed. In this paper, we discuss the usefulness of post-voiding repeated renal ultrasonography, which wa… Show more
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