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Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vol. 11, No. 6, 320-323 (1995)
DOI: 10.1177/875647939501100606

Limitations of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Upper Tract Urinary Obstruction

Randall B. Meacham, MD

Richard A. Walsh, MD

Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado.

Julia A. Drose, RDMS, RDCS

Division of Ultrasound, Department of Radiology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, C 277, 4200 E. 9th Ave., Denver, CO 80262.

Although ultrasound is usually the imaging modality of choice to identify hydronephrosis secondary to obstruction, it may be unreliable in some cases of acute obstruction. We describe one such case.

Key Words: hydronephrosis • obstruction • renal • urinary tract


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