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Comparison of "direct" and "indirect" nuclear cystography in the diagnosis of vesicoureteric reflux
Joint Authors
Hazza, Isa A.
Khuraysat, Imad
Khurays, Smir
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 12, Issue 1 (28 Feb. 2001), pp.28-31, 4 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2001-02-28
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
This study was undertaken to compare “direct” and “indirect” nuclear cystography for the detection of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR).
Forty-five children (15 males and 30 females), ranging in age from 5 months to 10 years, were studied at the King Hussein Medical Center, Amman, Jordan between January 1998 and December 1999, using both direct (catheter) and indirect techniques of nuclear cystography (NC).
Of the 82 ureters that could be compared, 32 ureters were positive for VUR on the direct technique while only 20 ureters showed VUR on the indirect technique (sensitivity 62 %).
Nine ureters, which did not show VUR on the direct cystogram, were read as positive on the indirect cystogram (specificity 82 %).
The false positive results of indirect nuclear cystogram make it invalid for VUR screening program, while the ease of assessment and low radiation dose from the direct NC has made this the recommended test for screening and follow-up of VUR.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khuraysat, Imad& Khurays, Smir& Hazza, Isa A.. 2001. Comparison of "direct" and "indirect" nuclear cystography in the diagnosis of vesicoureteric reflux. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 12, no. 1, pp.28-31.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khuraysat, Imad…[et al.]. Comparison of "direct" and "indirect" nuclear cystography in the diagnosis of vesicoureteric reflux. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 12, no. 1 (Feb. 2001), pp.28-31.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Khuraysat, Imad& Khurays, Smir& Hazza, Isa A.. Comparison of "direct" and "indirect" nuclear cystography in the diagnosis of vesicoureteric reflux. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2001. Vol. 12, no. 1, pp.28-31.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-60509
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 31
Record ID
BIM-60509