Intrarenal Reflux: Diagnosis at Contrast-Enhanced Voiding Urosonography

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a childhood condition that is usually diagnosed by fluoroscopic voiding cystourethrography (VCUG). Intrarenal reflux (IRR) of infected urine is believed to play an important role in the pathogenesis of reflux-associated pyelonephritis and subsequent parenchymal scarring and is traditionally depicted by fluoroscopic VCUG. This case series describes the phenomenon of IRR occurring in association with VUR in 4 children as depicted by contrast-enhanced voiding urosonography. The ability of contrast-enhanced voiding urosonography to show IRR when it occurs in conjunction with VUR compares favorably to that of fluoroscopic VCUG.

Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - July 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Colleran, G. C., Barnewolt, C. E., Chow, J. S., Paltiel, H. J. Tags: Case Series Source Type: research