Abstract
Article: Feasibility and Quality Determinants of 3D Sonography in Children With Hydronephrosis
Authors: Hansel J. Otero, MD, Juan J. Cerrolaza, PhD, Judyta Loomis, MD, Amanda George, BSDMS, RDMS, RVT, Elijah Biggs, James Jago, PhD, and Marius G. Linguraru, PhD
Category: Pediatric Sonography [PS]
Credit: 0.5 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article titled “Feasibility and Quality Determinants of 3D Sonography in Children With Hydronephrosis,” you will be able to:
Evaluate the role of 3D sonography in children with hydronephrosis
Describe the limitations of 3D sonography in pediatric renal imaging
Understand how 3D sonography may reduce the need for ionizing radiation in the evaluation of hydronephrosis in children
What percentage of children with hydronephrosis are diagnosed prenatally? 100% 75% 50% 25%
What is the accepted first imaging method to confirm hydronephrosis postnatally? Computed tomography (CT) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) Two-dimensional sonography
Which renal parameter can be calculated with postprocessing imaging software? Renal function Depth of calices Diameter of ureter Postvoid residual
What was commonly seen on kidneys measuring more than 6.5 cm? Better resolution Less hydronephrosis More accurate volume measurements Increased artifacts
What is the greatest benefit of renewed interest in 3D renal sonography in infants with hydronephrosis? Fewer imaging artifacts Avoiding ionizing radiation More accurate measurements Faster sonography examination time
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