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Image the Urinary Tract: Strengths and Weaknesses of Different Radiology Modalities

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Abstract

In this chapter we explain:

  • Common abnormalities found on an ultrasound scan of the urinary tract

  • How urinary tract obstruction is investigated

  • How radio-isotope scanning measures kidney perfusion and excretion

  • How CT scanning is used to diagnose kidney stones

  • The risks and benefits of using radio-contrast

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  1. Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham, UK

    Hugh C. Rayner & Mark E. Thomas

  2. Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Birmingham, UK

    David V. Milford

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Rayner, H.C., Thomas, M.E., Milford, D.V. (2020). Image the Urinary Tract: Strengths and Weaknesses of Different Radiology Modalities. In: Understanding Kidney Diseases. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43027-6_18

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