VCUG를 이용한 VUR 환아의 임상적 고찰

A Clinical Study on VUR of Pediatric Patient by VCUG - Comparison Study with Tc99m-DMSA scan and Sonography -

Purpose : The purpose of this study is to find an usefulness of VCUG compared with Tc99m-DMSA scan and sonography for diagnosis of pediatric patients’ UTI. Materials and Methods : 104 pediatric patients between two months and eight years old were examined the three methods all included VCUG, Tc99m-DMSA scan, and sonography for diagnosis of UTI. The view reports by the three methods was compared centering around finding rates. Results : Of total 104 patients, 60 was had the reflux in VCUG, 63 the renal scar in Tc99m-DMSA scan, and 47 the abnormality in sonography. The UTI was shown in 64 patients. Of these 64 patients with UTI, 36(53.3%) was shown the reflux, 51(79.7%) the renal scar, and 28(43.8%) the abnormality. Conclusion : VCUG is an useful method for diagnosis of pediatric patients’ UTI, because that shows a correct reflux grade and anatomical structure of urinary tract.