Ultrasound for the evaluation of the urethra in pediatric patients

Takahiro Hosokawa; Kensuke Ohashi; Shinsuke Yoshizawa; Eiji Oguma

doi:10.1002/jcu.23656

Ultrasound for the evaluation of the urethra in pediatric patients

J Clin Ultrasound. 2024 May;52(4):445-447. doi: 10.1002/jcu.23656. Epub 2024 Mar 4.

Authors

Takahiro Hosokawa¹, Kensuke Ohashi², Shinsuke Yoshizawa², Eiji Oguma¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Radiology, Saitama Children's Medical Center, Saitama, Japan.
² Division of Urology, Saitama Children's Medical Center, Saitama, Japan.

PMID: 38436144
DOI: 10.1002/jcu.23656

Abstract

Urethral lesions in pediatric patients can be visualized using ultrasonography. Therefore, sonographers and physicians should be familiar with the technique.

Keywords: pediatric patients; ultrasound; urethra; urethral lesions.

Publication types

Review
Case Reports

MeSH terms

Child
Child, Preschool
Humans
Infant
Male
Ultrasonography* / methods
Urethra* / diagnostic imaging
Urethral Diseases / diagnostic imaging