Restricted diffusion MRI as a functional biomarker for the assessment of acute calcular upper urinary tract obstruction: initial experience
Abstract Background Acute renal obstruction due to stone is a prevalent scenario. The diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI) of the kidneys provides a noninvasive information on renal function. Our objective is to prospectively assess the potential role of DWI to predict the signal chan...
Main Authors: | Heba M. Abou El Atta, Amal Abdelsattar Sakrana, Haytham Shebel |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-10-01
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Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43055-021-00620-z |
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