Ahmad Nikibakhsh

Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Study of Vitamin D Level in Children with Non-specific Musculoskeletal Pain

BackgroundVitamin D deficiency is known as a one of the underlying causes of Idiopathic musculoskeletal pain (IMSP). This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between serum vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) status in patient with Non-specific Musculoskeletal Pain and healthy children.Materials and MethodsSeventy-seven children (aged 3–14 years), with IMSP were included as cases and 90 healthy subj...

[ 2 ] - Evaluation of the VANRIS Injection Success Rate in Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) Treatment in Children

Background: Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a common condition among children. Although, subureteral injection is a minimally invasive new method for VUR treatment, ideal bulking agent in endoscopic treatment still remains controversial. We aimed to evaluate VANTRIS subureteral injection efficacy in VUR treatment in pediatric patients. Materials and Methods: All patients who referred to Imam Kho...

[ 3 ] - Report of ectopic kidney in thorax with bilateral vesicular uretral reflux

A-6 –months old infant was assessed with urinary tract infection. In the abdominal sonography left kidney was absent. In radiology report single kidney noted. DTPA SCAN was requested for evaluation of moderate hydronephrosis of the right kidney and ectopic in the chest area was seen. Then VCUG was requested for further evaluation that showed bilateral reflux in urinary system. The mass wa...

[ 4 ] - Frequency of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Colonization among preschool and school children under 14 years old in Urmia

Background and Aims: Nasal Colonization with Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is known as an important risk factor in the development of dangerous infections. Materials and Methods: The present study seeks to investigate the prevalence of MRSA nasal colonization among the preschool and school children under 14 in Urmia. To do so, specimens for culture were obtained fro...

[ 5 ] - مقایسه 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...

[ 6 ] - مقایسه سیتوگرافی رادیونوکلوئید مستقیم (DRC) و سیستوگرافی با ماده حاجب (VCUG) در تشخیص رفلاکس ادراری مثانه به حالب (VUR) در کودکان مبتلا به عفونت ادراری

Background: Cystography with contrast and cystography with radionuclide are two common methods for diagnosis of urinary reflux. This study compared two methods, direct radionuclide cystography (DRC) with contrast voidingcystography (VCUG). Methods and materials: This study was conducted in 12 months and children with urinary tract infection ) age:2 month -15 years) whom referred to nephrolo...

[ 7 ] - مقایسه سیتوگرافی رادیونوکلوئید مستقیم (DRC) و سیستوگرافی با ماده حاجب (VCUG) در تشخیص رفلاکس ادراری مثانه به حالب (VUR) در کودکان مبتلا به عفونت ادراری

Background & Aims: Cystography with contrast and cystography with radionuclide are two common methods for diagnosis of urinary reflux. This study compared two methods direct radionuclide cystography (DRC) with contrast voidingcystography (VCUG). Materials & Methods: This study was conducted for 12 months on children with urinary tract infection )age: 2 months-15 years) whom referred to nephrol...