[Selection of the imaging modalities for diagnosis of renal trauma: experience with 74 cases].
OBJECTIVE
To explore the diagnostic approaches and values of the imaging modalities for traumatic renal injuries.


METHODS
The clinical records of 74 cases of renal trauma treated in Nanfang Hospital were retrospectively reviewed to assess the diagnostic value of intravenous urography (IVU), type B ultrasonography and computed tomography (CT).


RESULTS
The positivity rates by IVU, type B ultrasonography, and CT were 89% (43/49), 80% (55/68) and 100% (51/51) respectively for the diagnosis of renal trauma.


CONCLUSIONS
IVU is rapid and convenient, ultrasonography less costly and invasive, and CT accurate for diagnosis of renal traumas.
Zhang
Peng
P
Department of Urology, Nanfang Hospital, First Military Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China. herve_zhang@hotmail.com
Zheng
Shao-bin
SB
Tan
Wan-long
WL
Liu
Cheng-shan
CS
Zhou
Hai-kuan
HK
Chen
Tong
T
Qi
Huan
H
Jiang
Yao-dong
YD
Du
Yue-jun
YJ
Wu
Peng
P
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014567:Urography; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis