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Does antenatal pelvic dilation predict renal scarring?

Abstract

Moderate antenatal renal pelvic dilation (5–15 mm) may suggest vesicoureteric reflux, but it is not known to predict renal scarring. Dimercaptosuccinic acid scans on such children aged over 4 years showed a scarring rate (0/133 boys, 1/56 girls) similar to our local population. Investigation and treatment of moderate dilation may not be required.

  • antenatal
  • renal pelvic dilation
  • renal scarring
  • urinary tract infection
  • vesicoureteric reflux

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