| Autor: |
F Sonmezgoz, T O Kalayci, A Karakeci, S Karasu |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2015 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology, Vol 99, Iss 1, Pp 82-86 (2015) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2514-8281 |
| DOI: |
10.5334/jbr-btr.854 |
| Popis: |
Purpose: Diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI) of the kidneys provides noninvasive information on renal function in healthy volunteers, and it is feasible in severely ill patients. It may provide information on the degree of kidney dysfunction. The purpose of this study is to evaluate apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values using DW-MRI in patients with obstructive uropathy and elevated serum creatinine levels. Methods: Fifty patients with high serum creatinine levels and diagnoses of chronic urinary obstruction detected by ultrasonography were included in this study.DW-MRIs were obtained from 50 patients with hydronephrotic kidneys and 26 healthy volunteers using a 1.5T whole-body MR scanner. Results: ADC measurements of renal parenchyma in hydronephrotic kidneys were significantly lower compared to normal kidneys (p |
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