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Urologic imaging in the pediatric patient

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The development of newer imaging modalities and the expanded use of older techniques have substantially improved the care of the pediatric patient. In this article, we review the roles of sonography, voiding cystourethrography, excretory urography, and nuclear medicine studies in the evaluation of the most common pediatric urologic disorders, including urinary tract infection, obstructive and nonobstructive hydronephrosis, and vesicoureteral reflux. Recently developed techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging and color Doppler sonography are also discussed with respect to their use in evaluating upper-urinary-tract obstruction as well as the undescended testicle and testicular torsion. Areas of controversy are identified and rationales for current radiographic evaluation of these disorders are reviewed.

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  1. Department of Urology, Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, 2074 Abington Road, 44106, Cleveland, OH, USA

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Bernsley, C.N., Elder, J.S. Urologic imaging in the pediatric patient. World J Urol 10, 183–189 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00208907

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