Sunday, October 28, 2018

Pediatric kidney transplantation part 11




MEDICAL TESTS

Tests on other parts of the body

These can include:
  • Chest radiograph
  • 12-lead electrocardiogram
  • Peritoneal fluid (cell count and differential, culture if patient is  on peritoneal dialysis)
  • Ultrasound of the native kidneys with doppler (to assess blood flow to the inferior vena cava and to rule out thrombosis)
  • Voiding cystourethrogram (to evaluate for urethral patency, vesicoureteral reflux and residual urine volume)
  • Pap smear if  a female adolescent is or has been sexually active

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