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Method of determining kidney position as guide for percutaneous nephrostomy
Urology
|July 1, 1984
Summary
Body surface area accurately predicts kidney depth, which is the distance from the skin to the collecting system. This finding aids in estimating kidney depth using body surface area, with a presented graph for calculation.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Anatomy
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Accurate knowledge of kidney depth is crucial for various medical procedures.
- Estimating kidney depth non-invasively can improve procedural planning and patient safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the relationship between patient anthropometrics and kidney depth.
- To develop a method for calculating kidney depth based on readily available patient data.
Main Methods:
- Computed tomography (CT) scans were utilized to measure the skin-to-collecting system distance in 256 kidneys from 128 adult patients.
- Patient height and weight were recorded to calculate body surface area.
Main Results:
- A strong positive correlation was observed between body surface area and kidney depth.
- The study presents a graph enabling the calculation of kidney depth from body surface area.
Conclusions:
- Body surface area is a reliable predictor of kidney depth.
- The developed graph provides a practical tool for estimating kidney depth in clinical practice.