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Grey‐scale Ultrasound Imaging: Assessment of Acute Hydronephrosis
Author(s) -
TAYLOR K. J. W.,
KRAUS VERA
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1975.tb04018.x
Subject(s) - hydronephrosis , ultrasound , medicine , radiology , renal pelvis , grey scale , pelvis , surgery , urinary system , ureter , anatomy , computer science , computer vision
Summary Rapid changes in the renal anatomy during the development and resolution of an acute hydronephrosis may require multiple imaging procedures. The ionising radiation hazard limits the extent to which this may be achieved by intravenous pyelography. Grey‐scale ultrasound offers a safe, non‐intrusive technique for visualising the renal pelvis which may be repeated daily. The value of such an ultrasound facility is illustrated by 3 case histories.