• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.201-212
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• 2006

Purpose : Vesicoureteral reflux(VUR) is the major risk factor of urinary tract infection(UTI) in children and may result in serious complications such as renal scarring and chronic renal failure. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between VUR and renal scar formation, the usefulness and correlation of various imaging studies in reflux nephropathy, and the spontaneous resolution of VUR. Methods : We retrospectively reviewed 106 patients with VUR with no accompanying urogenital anomalies in the Department of Pediatrics, Bundang CHA Hospital during the period from Jan. 1996 to Mar. 2005. Ultrasonography and $^{99m}Tc$-dimercaptosuccinic acid(DMSA) scan were performed in the acute period of UTI. Voiding cystourethrography(VCUG) was performed 1 to 3 weeks after treatment with UTI. Follow-up DMSA scan was performed 4 to 6 months after treatment and a follow-up VCUG was performed every 12 months. Results : The mean age at detection of VUR was $13.8{\pm}22.2$ months and the male to female ratio was 2:1. The incidence of renal scarring showed a tendency of direct correlation between severity of VUR(P<0.001) and abnormal findings of renal ultrasonography(P<0.01). 63.2%(24 of 38 renal units) of renal parenchymal defects present in the first DMSA scan disappeared on follow-up DMSA scans. Follow-up DMSA scans detected renal scars in 7(14%) of 50 renal units with ultrasonographically normal kidneys. Meanwhile, ultrasonography did not show parenchymal defects in 7(36.8%) of 19 renal units where renal scarring was demonstrated on a follow-up DMSA scan. The spontaneous resolution rate of VUR was higher(75%) in cases with low grade(I to III) VUR(P<0.01). Conclusions : The presence and severity of VUR and abnormal findings of renal ultrasonography significantly correlated with renal scar formation. DMSA scan was useful in the diagnosis of renal defects. Meanwhile renal ultrasonography was an inadequate method for evaluating renal parenchymal damage. Therefore, follow-up DMSA scans should be performed to detect renal scars even in children with low-grade VUR and normal renal ultrasonography.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.131-135
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• 2015

Purpose: The aim of this study was to establish a simple formula to predict renal length in children using a Technesium-99m dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) scan data, and to compare it with the formula derived from ultrasonography, which is widely accepted. Methods: Children who underwent a DMSA scan and ultrasonography were reviewed retrospectively, and those who had anatomical urinary tract abnormalities or urinary tract infections were excluded. Results: A total of 230 children (84 males and 146 females; age, 1 month to 16 years; mean age, $16.8{\pm}27.4$ months). Mean renal length measured by DMSA scan was longer than that by ultrasonography ($6.38{\pm}1.16$ vs. $6.02{\pm}1.14cm$; P < 0.001). Renal length was correlated with age, weight, height, and body surface area on the DMSA scan and ultrasonography, and showed the strongest positive correlation with height. The following formulae were established to predict renal length: mean renal length (cm) = 5.433 ${\times}$ height (m) + 2.330 (R2, 0.833) using the DMSA scan data, and mean renal length (cm) = 5.367 ${\times}$ height (m) + 2.027 (R2, 0.853) using ultrasonography data. Conclusion: We propose a simple height-based formula to predict renal length in children using a DMSA scan data, and validate it by comparing with ultrasonography formula.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.271-276
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• 2002

목적: 저자들은 이식 신장의 깊이를 이식 환자에서 초음파로 실측한 후 오차를 최소화하고 신뢰할 수 있는 신장 깊이의 대표값을 정하여 이식 신의 사구체 여과율을 보다 정확하게 측정하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 신장 이식술 직후 초음파검사와 신 신티그라피를 모두 시행 받은 이식 신 수여자 54명(남자 26명, 여자 28명)을 대상으로 하였다. 초음파 검사에서 측정한 신장 깊이를 이용하여 이식 신장 깊이의 전체 평균 값, 남 여 평균 값, 남 여 중앙값을 구하였고 이들을 이용해 Gates 법으로 산출한 각각의 사구체 여과율을 초음파로 구한 신장 깊이로 산출한 사구체 여과율 (이하 실측 사구체 여과율)과 비교하여 그 상관도를 구하였다. 또한 환자들의 크레아티닌 수치, 신장, 체중, 연령, 성별, 체표면적등에 따라 분류된 환자군 간에 실측 사구체 여과율과 남녀 중앙값을 이용한 사구체 여과율에 유의한 차이가 있는지를 t 검정과 ANOVA로 검정하였다. 결과: 이식 신장 깊이는 $3.20{\sim}5.96cm$까지 분포하며 남자에서 신장 깊이의 평균값과 표준 편차는 $4.09{\pm}0.65cm$이었고 여자에서는 $4.24{\pm}0.78cm$이었다. 남자 신장 깊이 중앙값은 4.36 cm이었고 여자에서는 4.14 cm였다. 신장 깊이의 남 여 평균값 보다 중앙값을 통해 구한 사구체 여과율이 실측 사구체 여과율에 더 잘 일치하였다. 중앙값을 이용한 사구체 여과율과 실측 사구체 여과율의 차이간은 환자들의 크레아티닌 수치, 연령, 성별, 신장, 체중, 체표면적등에 따라 분류된 환자군 간에 통계적 유의한 차이가 없었다. 결론: 이식 신의 사구체 여과율을 Gate법으로 측정할 때 이식 신장 깊이의 대표값으로 중앙값을 적용하면 간편하게 신뢰할 만한 결과를 얻을 수 있다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.35-43
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• 2001

Present study was undertaken in order to document early renal ultrasonographic changes of gentamicin nephrotoxicosis and to show the value of renal ultrasonography as a contributory means of early diagnosis of acute renal failure in dogs. The experimental design was a randomized complete block design with six treatments in two blocks (gentamicin-treated & saline-treated). Acute renal failure was induced by toxic dosage of gentamicin (30 mg/kg) and saline solution sham equivalent in volume to that of the toxic dosage of gentamicin (1.5-3ml). Subjective visualization of increased renal cortex was visible as homogenous echoes that were hypoechoic relative to the surrounding tissues, whereas the renal medulla was anechoic to slightly hypoechoic. After treatment, the renal cortex was hyperechoic relative to the surrounding tissue. Increased renal cortex echogenicity was associated with significant nephrotoxicosis and was superior to serum creatinine elevation in nephrotoxicosis detection. Urine GGT was superior to other clinicopathological data utilized in the diagnosis of nephrotoxicosis. Based on the above results, increased renal cortex echogenicity seemed to be of use in detecting of acute renal failure.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권21호
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• pp.9113-9116
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• 2014

Purpose: : To assess the clinic value of application of laparospic ultrasonography (LU) in partial nephrectomy of small renal cell carcinoma. Materials and Methods: From 2007 to 2011, 28 small renal cell carcinoma patients in ou clinic underwent laparoscopic partial nephrectomy with LU. For comparison with preoperative conventional ultrasound and CT, we collected ultrasonic performance of the affected side kidney, renal tumor location, size, echo change, blood supply situation and the relationship with the surrounding tissue. Results: LU could more clearly show the tumor interior structure and blood supply, as well as the relationship with the surrounding tissue. It also can provided doctor assistance with real-time tumor resection, reducing operative complications. Conclusions: LU can clearly show tumor internal structure and blood supply, which is helpful for explicit diagnosis. Moreover, it supplies accurate information for surgeons and assists surgery. Therefore LU has an important guiding value in partial nephrectomy for small renal cell carcinoma.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.459-464
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• 2001

Excretory urography is a procedure where opacification of the kidneys, renal pelvic diverticula, ureters, and urinary bladder is a result of renal excretion of an intravenously administered iodinated contrast agent providing both anatomical and functional assessment. And ultrasonography is a non-invasive modality to evaluate the important anatomic information concerning the size, shape, and internal architecture of kidney even in the presence of impaired renal function or abdominal fluid. We describe four dogs with urological signs diagnosed with excretory urography and ultrasonography. Parients showed a variety of clinical signs including vomiting, hematuria, anorexia, abdominal pain, and abdominal distension. The hydronephrosis was diagnosed in case 1, 2, and 3 that had pelvic dilation, dilation of pelvic recesses, ureteral dilation. In case 3, proximal ureteral rupture was diagnosed with evidence of contrast media leakage was seen in proximal ureter. In case 4, the rupture of urinary bladder was diagnosed with leakage of contrast media through its ventral portion.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.223-231
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• 2002

목 적 : 산전 초음파에서 수신증이 발견되어 신생아기에 진단된 신우 요관 이행부 폐쇄로 인한 중등도 이상의 수신증 환아들의 적절한 수술 시기에 관해 연구하고자 하였다. 방 법: 1995년부터 2001년까지 서울중앙병원에서 신우 요관 이행부의 폐쇄로 인한 편측 수신증으로 신우성형술을 시행받은 28명의 환아를 대상으로 수술 전후로 신장초음파와 MAG3 신스캔을 시행하여 수신증의 변화와 상대적 신기능과 신배설 형태의 변화를 추적 관찰하였다. 결 과 : 신우요관 이행부의 폐쇄로 인한 편측 수신증으로 수술한 환아 28명을 신장초음파와 MAG3 신스캔으로 추적 관찰한 결과 신장 초음파에서 수신증의 정도는 모든 예에서 호전되는 소견을 보였다. 상대적 신기능이 35% 이하로 떨어져 수술한 환아 10명 가운데 3명만이 상대적 신기능이 40% 이상으로 호전을 보였고, 나머지 7명은 수술 후에 상대적 신기능이 회복되지 않았다. 수술 후 이뇨 레노그램에서의 변화는 모든 예에서 배설 형태가 호전되는 양상을 보였다. 결 론 : 편측의 신우 요관 이행부 폐쇄에 의한 심한 수신증을 나타내는 신생아와 유아에 있어 이미 상대적 신기능이 손상되고 나서 수술을 하면 신기능이 회복되지 않는 경우가 많으므로, 상대적 신기능이 저하된 경우에는 조기에 수술을 시행하여야 한다. 또한 신기능이 저하되지 않더라도 신폐쇄의 가능성이 있으면 신손상을 예방하기 위해서 조기 수술이 고려되어야 할 것이다.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.47-52
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• 2017

Purpose: Renal ultrasonography has been widely used in children with renal disease. However, the relationship of renal echogenicity with renal pathology and function in children is not well known. Method: Ultrasound examination was performed in 75 patients undergoing renal biopsy for suspected renal disease in Konkuk University Medical Center from August 2005 to November 2015. We compared renal echogenicity to pathologic findings and renal function. Renal echogenicity was scored as 0 to 2 by comparing adjacent liver echogenicity. Three histologic characteristics were evaluated: glomerular changes, interstitial infiltration or fibrosis, and tubular atrophy. These were graded as 0 to 3, according to increasing severity. Laboratory results included urine albumin excretion and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Results: Among pathologic findings, renal echogenicity revealed a positive correlation with interstitial infiltration or fibrosis (r=0.259, P=0.025), and with tubular atrophy (r=0.268, P=0.02). Renal echogenicity and glomerular changes were not correlated. Renal echogenicity showed a positive correlation with microalbuminuria (r=0.283, P=0.014), but a negative correlation with eGFR (r=-0.352, P=0.002). Conclusion: Increased renal echogenicity suggested severe interstitial infiltration or fibrosis and tubular atrophy among the pathologic findings. Moreover, increased echogenicity is correlated with increased urine albumin excretion and decreased eGFR. Echogenicity on ultrasonography is useful for determining the status of renal pathology and function.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제63권12호
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• pp.491-498
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• 2020

Background: Renal size is an important indicator in the diagnosis of renal diseases and urinary tract infections in children. Purpose: The purpose of this study is twofold. First, it aimed to measure the renal length and calculate the renal volume of normal Thai children using 2-dimensional ultrasonography (2D-US) and study their correlations with somatic parameters. Second, it aimed to compare the age-specific renal size of normal Thai children with the published data of their Western and Chinese counterparts. Methods: A total of 321 children (150 boys, 171 girls; age, 6-15 years) with a normal renal profile were prospectively recruited. All subjects underwent 2D-US by an experienced pediatric radiologist and the renal length, width, and depth were measured. Renal volume was calculated using the ellipsoid formula as recommended. The data were compared between the left and right kidneys, the sexes, and various somatic parameters. The age-specific renal lengths were compared using a nomogram derived from a Western cohort that is currently referred by many Thailand hospitals, while the renal volumes were compared with the published data of a Chinese cohort. Results: No statistically significant difference (P<0.05) was found between sexes or the right and left kidneys. The renal sizes had strong correlations with height, weight, body surface area, and age but not with body mass index. The renal length of the Thai children was moderately correlated (r=0.59) with that of the Western cohort, while the age-specific renal volume was significantly smaller (P<0.05) than that of the Chinese children. Conclusion: Therefore, we concluded that the age-specific renal length and volume obtained by 2D-US would vary between children in different regions and may not be suitably used as an international standard for diagnosis, although further studies may be needed to confirm our findings.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제49권6호
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• pp.653-658
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• 2006

목 적 : 요로감염 환자에서 VUR을 증명하기 위한 VCUG는 침습적인 검사 기법이므로 다른 비 침습적인 검사로써 VUR의 예측이 가능한지 여부를 알아보았고 이로써 VCUG를 유보할 수 있는 것인가를 연구하였다. 방 법 : 선별된 요로감염 환아에게 신 초음파, $^{99m}Tc$-DMSA 신 스캔, 그리고 VCUG를 시행하여 각각의 검사들 상호간의 관련성을 조사하였다. 결 과 : 신 초음파의 이상소견과 $^{99m}Tc$-DMSA 신 스캔에 의한 신 피질 결손과는 관련이 없었다. 신 초음파상의 이상과 VUR 사이에는 관련이 없었다. 신 초음파상의 이상소견과 VUR grade 사이에는 관련이 없었다. $^{99m}Tc$-DMSA 신 스캔에서 신 피질 결손 소견과 VUR은 상관관계가 있었으나 민감도가 낮아 $^{99m}Tc$-DMSA 신 스캔으로서 VUR을 예측하기는 어려웠다. VUR의 정도가 심할수록, 특히 grade III 이상에서 신 피질 결손이 나온 경우가 많았다. 신 초음파의 이상소견과 $^{99m}Tc$-DMSA 신 스캔에서의 신 피질 결손이 동시에 존재하는 경우는 VUR과 밀접한 상관관계가 있었고 동시에 존재하지 않은 경우 VUR이 존재하지 않을 가능성이 높았으나 민감도가 낮아 신 초음파와 $^{99m}Tc$-DMSA 신 스캔 두 검사에서 동시에 이상이 없다하더라도 VUR이 없다고 예측하기는 어려웠다. 결 론 : $^{99m}Tc$-DMSA 신 스캔에서 급성 신우신염 소견이 있는 경우 VCUG 를 적극적으로 시행해야 하고 덧붙여 신 초음파에서 수신증, 신우 요관의 확장, 신 실질 부피의 증가, 그리고 신 반향의 증감과 같은 이상 소견이 동시에 존재하는 경우 VCUG를 반드시 시행해야 하며 만일 VCUG 시행에 어려움이 있는 환아라면 신 초음파와 $^{99m}Tc$-DMSA 신 스캔에서 모두 정상인 경우 향후 면밀한 경과관찰이 이루어진다는 전제하에 VCUG 시행의 일시적 유보를 고려해야 할 것으로 사료된다.