Open AccessImpact of magnetic resonance urography and ultrasonography on diagnosis and management of hydronephrosis and megaureter in paediatric patients
Author(s) -
Peer Wildbrett,
Sönke Langner,
Holger N. Lode,
Jürgen Abel,
Sylke Otto,
Norbert Hosten,
Winfried Barthlen
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/0189-6725.99397
Subject(s) - megaureter , medicine , hydronephrosis , pyelogram , magnetic resonance imaging , urinary system , ureterocele , radiology , ureter , urology
(1) To evaluate the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance urography (MRU) in comparison with ultrasonography (US) to determine the extent of upper urinary tract dilation and (2) to evaluate the impact of MRU on therapy management.