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Hydronephrosis: Computed Tomography

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In order to diagnosis of painful hydronephrosis in hospital, computed tomography (CT) scans is better than more-often-used ultrasound examinations, according to a clinical study conducted in few medical centers. Computed tomography and ultrasound are most usable modalities that commonly able to demonstrate both directly and indirectly of dilated ureter or known as hydronephrosis. (Jeffrey 2014) . Generally, excessive water consuming may cause gradual renal accumulation of fluids, resulting in hydronephrosis. This continuous accumulation may cause a higher degree of hydronephrosis and resulting impairment of renal function. Therefore, severe grade of hydronephrosis may be influenced by the amount of fluid intake. (Maroz et al. 2012) .For detecting …show more content…

Staging of hydronephrosis was determined by the performing physician. Keywords: Hydronephrosis; Computed tomography; Ultrasound; renal calculi; Diagnostic department; …show more content…

Although the prevalence of polydipsia among ill patients remains uncertain, therefore, this study helps to find the answers. Event though, the radiology image are be attained from the gray scale, however, the diagnosis outcomes will show the best diagnosis. This is because; based what is written by (Maroz et al. 2012) a renal ultrasonography aid in visualization of complete resolution of the hydronephrosis. In addition to it, the degree of hydronephrosis can be determined by the performing physician's interpretation of the on image produce as well as measure the size of the kidney where it may aid diagnosing etiology. (Peterson & Terris 2015) 1.4 Research question 1. Is there any presence of correlation between polydipsia and hydronephrosis? 2. Which types of individual who will have high risk getting hydronephrosis due to polydipsia? 3. Is ultrasound can present the best quality image to confirm the existence of polydipsia causing hydronephrosis? 1.4. Hypothesis Null hypothesis (H0) - There is no correlation between polydipsia in detecting the presence of hydronephrosis by using ultrasound Alternative hypothesis (Ha) - There is correlation between polydipsia in detecting the presence of hydronephrosis by using

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