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Published on: June 11, 2013
Ultrasound cystography in the diagnosis of vesicoureteric reflux
D C Hanbury1, R A Coulden, P Farman
1Department of Urology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.
Abstract:
Vesicoureteric reflux is common in children with urinary tract infection and may cause end-stage renal failure. The diagnosis is usually based on micturating cystourethrography (MCU). We describe an alternative technique using ultrasound during bladder infusion with agitated saline. Comparison of the 2 methods shows ultrasound to be 100% sensitive in the detection of grades 3 and 4 reflux. Conclusive evidence of reflux was seen in 2 cases where MCU was subsequently normal, questioning the role of MCU as the gold standard.
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