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[Ultrasonic methods in diagnosis of urinary tract defects in children during mass screening]
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Ultrasound screening detects urinary system abnormalities in 1.83% of children, with neonates most affected. This method is recommended for widespread pediatric health examinations.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Urinary system abnormalities pose a significant health concern in children.
- Early detection is crucial for effective management and improved outcomes.
Observation:
- A study compared clinical data from 145,979 children with ultrasound findings from 10,396 children.
- Data encompassed various age groups, including neonates.
Findings:
- Ultrasound revealed a 1.83% incidence of urinary system abnormalities in children.
- The highest prevalence was observed in neonates, decreasing with age.
Implications:
- Ultrasound diagnosis is effective for mass screening of pediatric urinary tract abnormalities.
- Routine implementation in outpatient clinics can enhance early detection and preventative care.
Abstract:
Materials on urinary diseases collected by maternity hospitals and children's outpatient clinics and pertaining to 145,979 children of different ages including neonates were compared to the ultrasound data on 10,396 children of the same age. According to the ultrasound data, the incidence of urinary system abnormalities in children is 1.83 +/- 0.196%. The highest rate of the diseases was recorded in neonates. Later it was found to decrease. The method of ultrasound diagnosis can be used as a screening stage in mass prophylactic examinations of the childhood population of all ages including the earliest one. It is advisable that the method be introduced in medical practice of the city (regional) and interregional outpatient clinics.