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Application of Urologic Ultrasound in Pelvic and Transplant Kidneys

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This chapter addresses the assessment of conditions associated with congenital pelvic and transplant kidneys utilizing ultrasound imaging. The diagnostic and interventional role of ultrasound in allografts is also reviewed.

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The author would like to thank A. Arsanjani, MD, D. Lankford, MD, and M. Degen, MD, for assistance in preparing these manuscripts.

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    Majid Eshghi & Sameh Naim

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Eshghi, M., Naim, S. (2021). Application of Urologic Ultrasound in Pelvic and Transplant Kidneys. In: Fulgham, P.F., Gilbert, B.R. (eds) Practical Urological Ultrasound. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52309-1_14

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