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European Radiology
Published in: European Radiology 7/2005

01-07-2005 | Pediatric

Imaging strategies in pediatric urinary tract infection

Authors: Jean-Nicolas Dacher, Anne Hitzel, Fred E. Avni, Pierre Vera

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 7/2005

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Abstract

This article is focused on the controversial topic of imaging strategies in pediatric urinary tract infection. A review of the recent literature illustrates the complementary roles of ultrasound, diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine. The authors stress the key role of ultrasound which has recently been debated. The commonly associated vesicoureteric reflux has to be classified as congenital or secondary due to voiding dysfunction. A series of frequently asked questions are addressed in a second section. The proposed answers are not the product of a consensus but should rather be considered as proposals to enrich the ongoing debate concerning the evaluation of urinary tract infection in children.
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Metadata
Title
Imaging strategies in pediatric urinary tract infection
Authors
Jean-Nicolas Dacher
Anne Hitzel
Fred E. Avni
Pierre Vera
Publication date
01-07-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Radiology / Issue 7/2005
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-005-2702-4

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