Conventional imaging in paediatric uroradiology.
OBJECTIVE
To briefly describe basic conventional imaging in paediatric uroradiology.


METHODS
The state of the art performance of standard imaging techniques (intravenous urography (IVU), voiding cystourethrography (VCU), and ultrasound (US)) is described, with emphasis on technical aspects, indications, and patient preparation such as adequate hydration. Only basic applications as used in routine clinical work are included.


CONCLUSIONS
Conventional imaging methods are irreplaceable. They cover the majority of daily clinical routine queries, with consecutive indication of more sophisticated modalities in those patients who need additional imaging for establishing the final diagnosis or outlining therapeutic options.
Department of Radiology, Division of Paediatric Radiology, University Hospital, LKH Graz, Auenbruggerplatz, A-8036, Graz, Austria. michael.riccabona@kfunigraz.ac.at
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D000465:Algorithms; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014567:Urography; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*