Current roles and controversies in the imaging evaluation of acute renal infection

The current roles and controversies in imaging of the kidneys for the evaluation of patients with acute renal infection are reviewed. The nomenclature used in describing the extent of the renal imaging findings in acute pyelonephritis suggested by the Society of Uroradiology to help avoid confusion...

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Published in:World journal of urology 1998-02, Vol.16 (1), p.9-17
Main Authors: Kawashima, A, Sandler, C M, Goldman, S M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Adult
Child
Humans
Infections
Medical imaging
Pyelonephritis - diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:The current roles and controversies in imaging of the kidneys for the evaluation of patients with acute renal infection are reviewed. The nomenclature used in describing the extent of the renal imaging findings in acute pyelonephritis suggested by the Society of Uroradiology to help avoid confusion in terminology in the past literature is briefly described. Computed tomography (CT) is superior to urography and renal sonography for the evaluation and management of adults with acute renal infection. [99mTc]-dimercapto succinic acid (DMSA) cortical scintigraphy is the imaging study for the evaluation of children with acute pyelonephritis investigated by some, although power Doppler ultrasound, and even CT, can be considered as a possible alternative.
ISSN:0724-4983
1433-8726
DOI:10.1007/s003450050019