Accuracy of antenatal fetal ultrasound in the diagnosis of duplex kidneys
| Autor: | S. M. Whitten, Merrill McHoney, Duncan T. Wilcox, Lyn S. Chitty, S. New |
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| Rok vydání: | 2003 |
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Postnatal Care
medicine.medical_specialty Pregnancy Radiological and Ultrasound Technology business.industry Obstetrics Obstetrics and Gynecology Prenatal diagnosis Retrospective cohort study General Medicine medicine.disease Ureterocele Duplex Kidney Reproductive Medicine medicine Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging business Prospective cohort study Kidney disease |
| Zdroj: | Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 21:342-346 |
| ISSN: | 0960-7692 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/uog.40 |
| Popis: | Objectives To assess the accuracy of ultrasound diagnosis of duplex kidneys in the fetus and to identify prognostic features of antenatal sonography associated with this diagnosis. Methods Retrospective identification of cases with an antenatal diagnosis of duplex kidney was made from computerized databases. Results of postnatal radiological investigations were obtained from the unit where delivery took place. Results A total of 75% of cases seen in a multidisciplinary fetal renal clinic were correctly diagnosed as having a duplex kidney. Prognostic sonographic features are described. Detection of two separate poles or a ureterocele were strongly associated with a correct diagnosis. Accuracy was increased when two or more prognostic features were seen. Conclusion Accurate sonographic diagnosis of duplex kidneys in the fetus is possible in a dedicated multidisciplinary setting. Antenatal counseling and planning of postnatal care for the infant can be made with a high degree of certainty. Copyright © 2003 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
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