Published February 2019 | Version v1
Journal article

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) nephrostogram: utility and accuracy as an alternative to fluoroscopic imaging of the urinary tract

  • 1. Department of Radiology, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS (United Kingdom)

Description

Highlights: • CEUS nephrostograms are a safe technique. • CEUS nephrostograms are comparable to fluoroscopic nephrostograms. • Urinary tract strictures, fistulation and leaks can be detected on CEUS nephrostograms. -- Abstract: To establish the feasibility and accuracy of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) nephrostogram in comparison to the reference standard, fluoroscopic nephrostogram, in providing alternative imaging of the urinary tract post-nephrostomy insertion.

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Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.crad.2018.10.004;
PII
S0009926018305567;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Clinical Radiology
Journal Volume
74
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 167.e9-167.e16
ISSN
0009-9260
CODEN
CLRAAG

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
55058880
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ACCURACY; FLUOROSCOPY; IMAGE PROCESSING; URINARY TRACT
Descriptors DEC
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ORGANS; PROCESSING; RADIOLOGY

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