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Radiographic Evaluation of Children with Febrile Urinary Tract Infection: Bottom-Up, Top-Down, or None of the Above?
Joint Authors
Cheng, Earl Y.
Prasad, Michaella
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The proper algorithm for the radiographic evaluation of children with febrile urinary tract infection (FUTI) is hotly debated.
Three studies are commonly administered: renal-bladder ultrasound (RUS), voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG), and dimercapto-succinic acid (DMSA) scan.
However, the order in which these tests are obtained depends on the methodology followed: bottom-up or top-down.
Each strategy carries advantages and disadvantages, and some groups now advocate even less of a workup (none of the above) due to the current controversies about treatment when abnormalities are diagnosed.
New technology is available and still under investigation, but it may help to clarify the interplay between vesicoureteral reflux, renal scarring, and dysfunctional elimination in the future.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Prasad, Michaella& Cheng, Earl Y.. 2011. Radiographic Evaluation of Children with Febrile Urinary Tract Infection: Bottom-Up, Top-Down, or None of the Above?. Advances in Urology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Prasad, Michaella& Cheng, Earl Y.. Radiographic Evaluation of Children with Febrile Urinary Tract Infection: Bottom-Up, Top-Down, or None of the Above?. Advances in Urology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-991443
American Medical Association (AMA)
Prasad, Michaella& Cheng, Earl Y.. Radiographic Evaluation of Children with Febrile Urinary Tract Infection: Bottom-Up, Top-Down, or None of the Above?. Advances in Urology. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-991443
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-991443