title: Evaluation of renal function.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Georgetown University Children's Medical Center, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Aviles
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Fildes
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Jose
mesh_terms: 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