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[Ultrasonographic examination in urinary tract infections]
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Ultrasonography (USG) in children with urinary tract infections revealed kidney changes in 40.2% of cases. This imaging technique helps identify structural abnormalities in pediatric patients with UTIs.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nephrology
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Pediatric Urology
Background:
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in children.
- Early diagnosis and management are crucial to prevent renal damage.
- Ultrasonography is a primary imaging modality for evaluating pediatric UTIs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the findings of ultrasonographic (USG) examinations in children diagnosed with urinary tract infections.
- To determine the prevalence of renal abnormalities detected by USG in this pediatric cohort.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 435 children aged 1 month to 18 years treated for UTIs between 1995 and 2000.
- Review of ultrasonographic examination results for all included patients.
Main Results:
- Ultrasonography revealed no observed changes in the kidneys of 260 children (59.8%).
- Kidney changes were identified in 175 children (40.2%) via USG examination.
- The study highlights the utility of USG in detecting renal abnormalities in pediatric UTIs.
Conclusions:
- Ultrasonography is an effective tool for assessing renal status in children with urinary tract infections.
- A significant proportion of children with UTIs exhibit renal changes detectable by USG.
- These findings underscore the importance of imaging in the comprehensive management of pediatric UTIs.
Abstract:
The authors discuss the results ultrasonographic examination in children with urinary tract infections. The study included 435 children in aged 1 months-18 years treated in our Department since 1995 until 2000 y. In 260 (59.8%) children in USG examination changes in kidney were not observed. In 175 (40.2%) children changes in kidney were found.