Sonographic measurements for kidney length in normal Saudi children: correlation with other body parameters

BACKGROUND: Ultrasonography provides a quick assessment of visceral organ dimensions without any risk of radiation. Since many diseases can affect the kidney size, having a reliable reference for kidney length in children is valuable for clinical assessment. OBJECTIVE: Establish normal growth curves...

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Main Authors: Rafat Saeed Mohtasib, Kamal Mostafa Alshamiri, Aman Asad Jobeir, Farida Mohsin Ambo Saidi, Ahmed Mohammed Masawi, Lamya Sami Alabdulaziz, Faisal Zaid Bin Hussain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre 2019-05-01
Series:Annals of Saudi Medicine
Online Access:https://www.annsaudimed.net/doi/full/10.5144/0256-4947.2019.143