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Does Perfusion Equal Diuresis in the Upper Urinary Tract?
Author(s) -
THACHIL J. V.,
STRUTHERS N. W.
Publication year - 1983
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.1983.tb06539.x
Subject(s) - diuresis , perfusion , urinary system , medicine , upper urinary tract , urology , cardiology , kidney
Summary— Pressures occurring in the upper urinary tract during perfusion and diuresis were compared in an unsedated dog preparation. Perfusion pressures were significantly higher, suggesting that a product of diuresis actively reduces upper tract tone.