Ultrasound Cystography in the Diagnosis of Vesicoureteric Reflux
- 1 March 1990
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in British Journal of Urology
- Vol. 65 (3) , 250-253
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-410x.1990.tb14720.x
Abstract
Vesicoureteric reflux is common in children with urinary tract infection and may cause end-stage renal failure. The diagnosis is usually based on micturating cystourethrography (MCU). We describe an alternative technique using ultrasound during bladder infusion with agitated saline. Comparison of the 2 methods shows ultrasound to be 100% sensitive in the detection of grades 3 and 4 reflux. Conclusive evidence of reflux was seen in 2 cases where MCU was subsequently normal, questioning the role of MCU as the gold standard.This publication has 10 references indexed in Scilit:
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