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The evaluation of vesicoureteral reflux among children using contrast enhanced ultrasound: a literature review
Michael E. Chua ,
Jin Kyu Kim ,
Jonathan S. Mendoza ,
Nicolas Fernandez ,
Jessica M. Ming ,
Alanna Marson ,
Armando J. Lorenzo ,
Roberto I. Lopes ,
Marcelo Straus Takahashi
November 2018
November 2018
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Abstract
<p class="first" id="d3178088e166">Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) with fluoroscopy
remains the gold standard for detection
and evaluation of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) among children. However, the ionizing
radiation exposure remains a concern for this diagnostic modality. Recent studies
have proposed using contrast-enhanced ultrasound as an alternative option for VUR
screening and follow-up in children. The aim of the study was to review the literature
of comparative studies that assessed the diagnostic accuracy of contrast-enhanced
ultrasound compared with VCUG.
</p>