The role of ultrasound in detecting renal tract abnormalities following a single episode of epididymitis

The role of ultrasound in detecting renal tract abnormalities following a single episode of epididymitis

•It is unclear whether ultrasound scan follow-up to identify renal tract abnormalities is necessary following a first episode of epididymitis in children.•Our study shows that ultrasound scan following an episode of epididymitis is unnecessary, unless aged

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of pediatric surgery 2022-02, Vol.57 (2), p.275-277
Hauptverfasser: Hassell, Jack, Kitteringham, Lara, Hall, Nigel J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Child
Child, Preschool
Epididymitis
Epididymitis - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Male
Renal tract abnormality
Retrospective Studies
Ultrasonography
Ultrasound
Urinary Tract
Urogenital Abnormalities
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Zusammenfassung:•It is unclear whether ultrasound scan follow-up to identify renal tract abnormalities is necessary following a first episode of epididymitis in children.•Our study shows that ultrasound scan following an episode of epididymitis is unnecessary, unless aged
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.10.031