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Ultrasonography of the Adult Male Urinary Tract for Urinary Functional Testing
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Ultrasound of the Upper Urinary Tract
Margarita V Revzin1, Benjamin Srivastava2, John S Pellerito3
1Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
Radiologic Clinics of North America
|November 7, 2024
Summary
Ultrasound (US) is a key imaging tool for diagnosing kidney and ureter problems like obstruction and stones. Advanced techniques like contrast-enhanced US are increasingly used for evaluating renal masses.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
- Nephrology
Background:
- Ultrasound (US) is the primary imaging modality for renal and ureteral pathologies.
- It is the first-line choice for evaluating urinary obstruction, nephrolithiasis, and urinary retention.
- US is also vital for assessing renal vasculature and transplantation outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the pivotal role of ultrasound in diagnosing and managing renal and ureteral conditions.
- To emphasize its utility as a first-line imaging modality.
- To discuss the emerging role of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in renal mass evaluation.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature and clinical guidelines on renal ultrasound applications.
- Discussion of established and advanced US techniques.
- Focus on diagnostic accuracy and clinical impact.
Main Results:
- Ultrasound effectively diagnoses a wide range of renal and ureteral pathologies.
- It is indispensable for initial assessment of urinary obstruction and stones.
- Contrast-enhanced ultrasound shows promise for characterizing renal masses.
Conclusions:
- Ultrasound remains a cornerstone in the diagnosis and management of renal and ureteral diseases.
- Its role extends from basic evaluations to advanced applications like CEUS.
- CEUS is a valuable adjunct for renal mass assessment, enhancing diagnostic capabilities.
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