Recurrent urinary tract infections in young children: Role of DMSA scan for detecting vesicoureteric reflux
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Comparative assessment of renal Tc-99m DMSA scan and renal sonography findings in complication of urinary tract infections [Persian]
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common disease in childhood specially in female. In this study 50 patients with stablished diagnosis of UTI were evaluated by both renal scan with Tc-99m DMSA and renal sonography. The study revealed that most urinary tract infections are in children, Female sex between 5-9 years of age. Therefore the most important complications (Renal scarring) are als...
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There is ongoing controversy regarding the association between vesicoureteric reflux (VUR), recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI), and renal damage. Despite this, routine work up for VUR is still recommended after febrile UTI in most children. The present article reviews the indications and imaging modalities available for VUR diagnosis. Alternative newer techniques like MR cystography and v...
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Background: Urinary tract infection is a common bacterial infection in children and may lead to irreversible renal damage. TC 99-m Dimercaptosuccinic acid renal scintigraphy is the most sensitive method for diagnosing acute pyelonephritis. We designed a study to evaluate the ability of DMSA scan and ultrasonography to detect renal paranchymal lesion. Materials and Methods: 62 children 1 month t...
متن کاملمقایسه DRC (سیستوگرافی با ماده ایزوتوپ) و VCUG (سیستو گرافی با ماده حاجب) در تشخیص VUR (ریفلاکس ادرار از مثانه به حالب) تشخیص داده نشده در کودکان با عفونت ادراری مکرر
Background & Aims: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are one of the most common infections in children. Vesico ureteral reflux (VUR) is a major risk factor for recurrent UTIs which can result in renal scarring. The diagnostic tests that are being used to detect VUR include voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) and direct radionuclide cystography (DRC). The sensitivity of each modality is controvers...
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The relationship of vesicoureteric reflex (VUR) and renal scarring was studied in 94 children (188 kidneys) with proved urinary tract infection in a district general hospital. There were 61 girls and 33 boys, with nine girls and 17 boys aged less than 1 year, 31 girls and nine boys aged between 1 and 5 years, the remaining 28 children were over 5 years of age. All children had a micturating cys...
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