Abstract
Deep abdominal palpation was performed prospectively in 900 newborns. Normal kidneys were felt in all but 8. 2 of these had a normal ultrasonography. 2 had an obstructive hydronephrosis, 1 had bilateral renal hypoplasia and 3 had a previously undiagnosed unilateral renal agenesis. Despite the increasing use of prenatal ultrasonography, careful abdominal examination should be performed in all newborns.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 15-219 |
Number of pages | 205 |
Journal | Neonatology |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1984 |
Keywords
- Abdominal palpation
- Congenital urologic malformations
- Prenatal diagnosis
- Ultrasonography
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Developmental Biology