Evaluation of renal function.
Renal function can now be evaluated in utero and after birth. Most of the methods used to investigate suspected renal dysfunction or disease are not presently applicable to the fetus; however, prenatal and postnatal evaluation of renal function has assumed a greater importance as the consequences of birth before term become more apparent.
Aviles
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Department of Pediatrics, Georgetown University Children's Medical Center, Washington, DC.
Fildes
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Jose
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D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000652:urine; D005919:Glomerular Filtration Rate; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000652:urine; D007677:Kidney Function Tests / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D014463:Ultrasonography; D016482:Urinalysis