[Functional MR urography in children]

J Radiol. 2009 Jan;90(1 Pt 1):11-9. doi: 10.1016/s0221-0363(09)70073-3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

MR Urography (MRU) provides both morphologic and functional information without radiation exposure. It enables the assessment of split renal function, excretion, and quantification of obstruction. MRU is thus complementary to ultrasonography in the assessment of pre- and post-natal obstructive uropathies in children. If available, MRU should be definitely preferred to intravenous urography.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Body Weight
  • Child, Preschool
  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage
  • Diuretics / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Furosemide / administration & dosage
  • Gadolinium DTPA / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / diagnosis*
  • Infant
  • Kidney Diseases / diagnosis
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Sex Factors
  • Urography / methods*
  • Urologic Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Diuretics
  • Furosemide
  • Gadolinium DTPA