Ultrasound assessment of renal size in healthy term neonates : a report from Benin city, Nigeria
Joint Authors
Ibadin, M. O.
Adeyekun, Ademola A.
Omoigberale, A. I.
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 2 (30 Apr. 2007), pp.277-281, 5 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2007-04-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Knowledge of the normal range of renal size is useful in appreciating variations that may occur due to morbidities.
Ultrasound is a simple and safe method of evaluating renal sizes in all age groups.
This is a prospective study of the assessment of renal dimensions in apparently healthy neonates at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.
One hundred and fifty neonates were studied, including eighty-five males (56.7 %), and sixty-five females (43.3 %).
The mean length of the right kidney was 44.9 ± 3.2 mm and the mean length of the left kidney was 44.4 ± 3.5 mm.
The difference in renal length between the two sides was not statistically significant.
The height and weight of the child showed strong correlation with longitudinal renal measurements.
The study also showed the independence of neonatal renal sizes on gender and race.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Adeyekun, Ademola A.& Ibadin, M. O.& Omoigberale, A. I.. 2007. Ultrasound assessment of renal size in healthy term neonates : a report from Benin city, Nigeria. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 18, no. 2, pp.277-281.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Adeyekun, Ademola A.…[et al.]. Ultrasound assessment of renal size in healthy term neonates : a report from Benin city, Nigeria. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 18, no. 2 (Dec. 2007), pp.277-281.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Adeyekun, Ademola A.& Ibadin, M. O.& Omoigberale, A. I.. Ultrasound assessment of renal size in healthy term neonates : a report from Benin city, Nigeria. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2007. Vol. 18, no. 2, pp.277-281.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 280-281
Record ID
BIM-40787