Abstract
Chapters 4–6 describe two diagnostic tests, namely diuresis renography and perfusion pressure flow studies, which have been used in the evaluation of idiopathic hydronephrosis. While not defining obstruction, both techniques utilise empiric criteria for identifying the obstructed kidney and distinguishing it from one which is dilated but not obstructed. The following experimental studies are presented in an attempt to determine the validity of these techniques, to identify their inaccuracies and to establish their role in the overall management of patients with idiopathic hydronephrosis.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Backlund L, Grotte G, Reuterskiold A (1965) Functional stenosis as a cause of pelviureteric junction obstruction and hydronephrosis. Arch Dis Child 40: 203
Boyarsky S, Martinez J (1964) Pathophysiology of the ureter: Partial ligation of the ureter in dogs. Invest Urol 2: 173
Djurhuus JC, Stage P (1976) Percutaneous intrapelvic pressure registration in hydronephrosis during diuresis. Acta Chir Scand 472: 43
Djurhuus JC, Nerstrom B, Gyrd-Hansen N, Raskanderson H (1976) Experimental hydronephrosis. Acta Chir Scand 472: 17
Hinman F Jr (1970) The pathophysiology of urinary obstruction. In: Campbell MF, Harrison JH (ed) Urology. Saunders, Philadelphia, pp 313 - 348
Koff SA (1978) Experimental assessment of graded ureteral obstruction utilizing liquid and gaseous
perfusion techniques. Invest Urol 16: 229 Koff SA, Thrall JH, Keyes JW Jr (1979) Diuretic radionuclide urography: A non-invasive method of evaluating nephroureteral dilation. J Urol 122: 451
Koff SA, Thrall JH, Keyes JW Jr (1980) Assessment of hydroureteronephrosis in children utilizing diuretic radionuclide urography. J Urol 123: 531
Olesen S, Madsen PO (1968) Function during partial obstruction following contralateral nephrectomy in the dog. J Urol 99: 692
Rose JG, Gillenwater JY (1978) Effects of obstruction on ureteral function. Urology 12: 139
Schweitzer FAW (1973) Intrapelvic pressure and renal function studies in experimental chronic partial ureteric obstruction. Br J Urol 45: 2
Vaughan ED Jr, Sorensen EJ, Gillenwater JY (1970) The renal haemodynamic response to chronic unilateral complete ureteral occlusion. Invest Urol 8: 78
Weaver RG (1968) Reabsorptive patterns and pressures in hydronephrosis with clinical application. J Urol 100: 112
Whitaker RH (1973) Methods of assessing obstruction in dilated ureters. Br J Urol 45: 15
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 1982 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
About this paper
Cite this paper
Koff, S.A. (1982). Experimental Validation of Diagnostic Methods. In: O’Reilly, P.H., Gosling, J.A. (eds) Idiopathic Hydronephrosis. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3108-3_7
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3108-3_7
Publisher Name: Springer, London
Print ISBN: 978-1-4471-3110-6
Online ISBN: 978-1-4471-3108-3
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive