Can we improve the usefulness of the diuretic renogram in the diagnosis of ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) in children? Introduction of mercaptoacetyltriglycine-suspected obstruction scoring system (MAG-SOS).

Amr HodhodCarolina Fermin-RissoMutaz FarhadAnthony J CookJarrah AburezqHadeel EidBryce A Weber

Published in: Journal of pediatric urology (2023)

The MAG-SOS system showed to be a useful tool that can predict pyeloplasty. A score of 5 has 100% specificity for patients having a pyeloplasty performed. Prospective studies are required to confirm the usefulness of this novel tool.

Keyphrases

robot assisted
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
young adults
atrial fibrillation
minimally invasive
patient reported