Pyelometry: an objective evaluation of obstruction in the upper urinary tract.
Constant infusion pressure monitoring is proving to be valuable in the clinical evaluation of patients with dilated upper urinary tracts. A sound physiological basis has been established for the method and good results can be achieved with a simple, easily available apparatus.
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007682:Kidney Pelvis; D008297:Male; D008365:Manometry / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D010477:Perfusion / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000150:complications; D014567:Urography; D014718:Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / Q000150:complications