[The value of echography in the care of patients with chronic renal insufficiency (author's transl)].
MMW Munch Med Wochenschr, 1979/7/20;121(29-30):979-82.
PMID: 111112
Abstract
Echography permits information on the shape of the kidneys and ureteral system without reference to their function, and on the perirenal tissue. This is illustrated by a typical example. Echography also provides rapid orientation in the recognition of collections of fluid in the preformed body cavities, which can rapidly bring the affected patient into a life-threatening condition, particularly in the shape of a pericardial effusion. For this reason the inclusion of echography in the investigation program in the care of patients with chronic renal insufficiency is recommended.
MeSH terms
Abscess; Adult; Ascites; Humans; Kidney; Kidney Failure, Chronic; Kidney Neoplasms; Kidney Pelvis; Male; Middle Aged; Pericardial Effusion; Pleural Effusion; Ultrasonography; Urinary Tract
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