Ultrasound Assessment Of Renal Pelvic Dilatation: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment
Ultrasound is used to assess renal pelvic dilatation, utilizing transducers that emit sound waves to create images of the kidneys. The renal pelvis, a funnel-shaped structure that collects urine, is measured using ultrasound for its anterior-posterior width, with a normal width of less than 1cm in adults. Dilatation can be caused by urinary tract obstructions,…