Renal Ultrasound Correlates with Renal Nuclear Scan in Upper Tract Surveillance of Spinal Cord-Injured Patients

Gousse, Angelo E.; Meinbach, David S.; Kester, Robert R.; Razdan, Sanjay; Kim, Sandy S.; Pareek, Kapil; Leboeuf, Line; Weinstein, David A.; Sipski, Marcalee

doi:10.1310/p5ju-e4hd-er10-hkq9

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“…A prospective study and cost-benefit analysis performed to determine the cost-effectiveness of renal sonography in SCI showed this practice is cost-effective only if used selectively in patients with genito-urinary symptoms [18]. The use of a renal ultrasound as a tool for monitoring renal function has been investigated and Gousse et al recently advocated the use of renal ultrasound in lieu of renal scans [19].…”

Section: Ultrasound Surveillance Of the Kidney In Scimentioning

confidence: 99%

Lack of justification for routine abdominal ultrasonography in patients with chronic spinal cord injury

Sipski¹,

Estores²,

Alexander³

et al. 2004

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Little evidence-based research is available to indicate which procedures should routinely be performed for screening exams in patients with spinal cord injuries (SCIs). It had been the procedure to routinely perform abdominal ultrasonography on a yearly basis at our medical center. Therefore, we conducted a retrospective study to determine whether the repetition of these procedures resulted in detection of any pathology warranting treatment that otherwise would have gone undetected. The electronic records of 174 individuals were reviewed, along with a total of 359 abdominal ultrasounds and exams. High incidences of abnormal findings were found in the liver, pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, and kidney; however, no specific interventions were noted solely on the basis of the ultrasound findings. Moreover, no added benefits could be documented through the performance of repetitive exams. We recommend that further evidence-based studies be performed to ascertain the benefits of performance of routine procedures in patients with SCIs.

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Section: Ultrasound Surveillance Of the Kidney In Scimentioning

confidence: 99%

Lack of justification for routine abdominal ultrasonography in patients with chronic spinal cord injury

Sipski¹,

Estores²,

Alexander³

et al. 2004

JRRD

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Neurogenic Bladder: from Diagnosis to Management

2014

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Patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) present with a wide range and variety of urologic manifestations, depending upon the level of injury. Historically, patients with spinal cord injury experienced significant mortality related to renal failure. Greater knowledge of the pathophysiology of SCI, however, has contributed to a reduction in mortality. It is essential to perform a thorough initial evaluation and regular follow-up of these patients to achieve the primary goal of preservation of renal function, with the secondary goal of optimizing the patient's quality of life.

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