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Comprehensive genetic testing in children with a clinical diagnosis of ARPKD identifies phenocopies
Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is genetically one of the least heterogeneous ciliopathies, resulting primarily from mutations of PKHD1. Nevertheless, 13–20% of patients diagnosed with ARPKD...
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Voiding urosonography with second-generation contrast agent versus voiding cystourethrography
Contrast-enhanced voiding urosonography (VUS) is becoming more widely used for the diagnosis of vesicoureteric reflux (VUR). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the sensitivity of VUS using a second-gene...
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The role of ultrasound in the follow-up of postoperative changes after pyeloplasty
Background. Pyeloplasty is an established treatment for pelviureteric junction (PUJ) obstruction. The postoperative change in the size of the renal pelvis and the kidney parenchyma are variable. Objective. To do...
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Renal excretion of endothelin in children
Endothelin (ET) is a peptide with profound vasoconstrictive potential. First isolated from porcine endothelial cell supernatant, it is produced also by smooth muscle, epithelial and circulating cells. Besides...