THE
CLINIC VALUE OF RENAL ARTERY FLOW ANALYSIS IN CHILDREN WITH ACUTE
GLOMERULONEPHRITIS AND NEPHROTIC SYNDROME
Xu
Peiju, Li Qiu, Li Yongbai, Quan Xuemo, Wang Qiao, Bai Yonghong
Department
of Nephrology and Ultrasonics, Children Hospital, Chongqing University of
Medical Sciences, Chongqing, China
Objective: To explore the clinical
significance of renal artery flow measuring in children with acute
glomerulonephritis and nephrotic syndrome.
Methods: 33 children with acute
glomerulonephritis and nephrotic syndrome and 11 normal controls were
enrolled in this study. The peak systolic flow velocity (Vmax)
and diatolic flow velocity (Vmin) were measured, respectively,
and calculated the resistive index (RI) by using ACUSON 128 P/10 colour
doppler velociometer. All these parameters were analyzed comparing with
clinical features.
Results: The Vmax and Vmin
decreased in both patient groups, whereas the RI increased remarkly
only in nephrotic syndrome group as compared with control group.
Conclusion: The study suggested
that the renal flow indices can be determined using colour doppler and the
RI, Vmax, Vmin can directly reflect the renal flow
dynamic changed. These indices are very helpful to evaluate the renal flow
status in children with acute glomerulonephritis and nephrotic syndrome.
Key Words: Acute
Glomerulonephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, Renal Artery Flow, Colour doppler
Velociometer