The comparison of magnetic resonance urography with the combination of diuretic renal scintigraphy and urinary ultrasound in the diagnosis and follow up of ureteropelvic junction obstruction
Abstract:Objectives: To evaluate the efficiency and reliability of MRU in diagnosis and follow up of children with UPJO. Methods: The data of 64 patients with the diagnosis of primary UPJO were analysed. All patients underwent Anderson-Hynes pyeloplasty and pelvic reduction. Pre and postoperative results of renal pelvis AP diameter (RPAPD), separated renal function, renal transit time (RTT), and anatomical findings in USG and renal scintigraphy were compared with MRU findings to evaluate the possible differences and an… Show more
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