Ultrasonography of hydronephrosis in the newborn: A practical review

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Abstract

Widespread use of fetal ultrasonography is accompanied by more frequent detection of antenatal hydronephrosis. Therefore, sonographic evaluation of neonates with a history of antenatal hydronephrosis is becoming more widespread. As an initial postnatal non-invasive imaging modality, ultrasonography is used to screen for persistence of hydronephrosis, determine the level and severity of obstruction, and contribute to appropriate diagnosis and treatment. This review aims to provide a practical overview of the sonographic evaluation of neonatal hydronephrosis and to describe the sonographic findings of conditions associated with hydronephrosis in the newborn.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)198-211
Number of pages14
JournalUltrasonography
Volume35
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2016

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© 2016 Korean Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (KSUM).

Keywords

  • Hydronephrosis
  • Infant
  • Newborn
  • Ultrasonography

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