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Ultrasonic evaluation of kidney length in term and preterm infants

Authors :
Chiara, A.
Chirico, G.
Barbarini, M.
De Vecchi, E.
Rondini, G.
Source :
European Journal of Pediatrics; November 1989, Vol. 149 Issue: 2 p94-95, 2p
Publication Year :
1989

Abstract

Kidney length was evaluated by ultrasound in 132 healthy neonates with gestational ages from 27 to 42 weeks and birth weights from 790 to 4200g. A highly significant correlation was found between the length of the kidneys and gestational age or birth weight.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03406199 and 14321076
Volume :
149
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
European Journal of Pediatrics
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs17005484
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01995855