Posts tagged Hydronephrosis

Pearls and pitfalls: Scan in BOTH longitudinal and transverse planes. To avoid rib shadows, oblique the probe to align with the rib space rather than holding the probe straight up and down. Slowly fan through the kidney in its entirety to evaluate for hydronephrosis and for the presence of a kidney stone…

UltrasoundRuby AgenorJune 26, 2026Ultrasound, Nephrology, Kidney stones, HydronephrosisComment

Renal Ultrasound: Hydronephrosis and Stones

Renal ultrasound can be important in determining diagnosis, management, and next steps in the evaluation of a patient with flank or abdominal pain, hematuria, concern for stone and more.

Ultrasound, RadiologyNaomie ShemboMarch 4, 2022Ultrasound, Renal Ultrasound Review, Hydronephrosis, Kidney stonesComment

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