The Role of Sonography and CT in Urosepsis

Abstract

Both computerized tomography (CT) and sonography are important imaging techniques in patients with major renal infections. Sonography should be performed as the initial screening examination to exclude pyonephrosis or a large renal or perirenal abscess. In patients who continue to have persistent sepsis without adequate explanation by sonography, CT should be performed to characterize the nature of the renal inflammatory process.