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Comparative Study
[Diagnosis of acute pyelonephritis in childhood: comparison of ultrasonographic examination and renal scintigraphy using 99mTc DMSA].
- Z Dolezel, V Mach, L Kopecna, J Starha, and D Dostalkova.
- IInd Dpt of Pediatry, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Cernopolni 9, CZ-662 63 Brno, Czech Republic. zdolezel@med.muni.cz
- Bratisl Med J. 2000 Jan 1; 101 (9): 495-8.
AbstractTHE CURRENT STATE: Infections of the urinary tract are a frequent paediatric problem. Their treatment requires to assess the localisation of infection within the uropoetic tract. Especially the acute pyelonephritis (AP) can lead to irreversible changes within the renal parenchyma and alteration of renal functions. Some imaging examinations can help in the assessment of the diagnosis of AP and contribute to appropriate therapy.
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