Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5692020 | Urology | 2016 | 24 Pages |
Abstract
RG is the gold standard in determining quantitative DRF. However, the treatment algorithm for a kidney with symptomatic UPJO hinges on categorized function: “functional” (repair) or “nonfunctional” (remove). Appropriate measurements on contrasted CT can categorize definitively functional or nonfunctional kidneys with UPJO, negating the need for RG to obtain DRF in a majority of cases. This study design favors real-world application with potential to reduce medical expenditure and delay in definitive treatment.
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Authors
Jacob T. Ark, Christopher R. Mitchell, Tracy P. Marien, S. Duke Herrell,