Kidneys

New kidneys research has been reported by scientists at Washington University, Department of Surgery

Published in Telemedicine Week, May 19th, 2009

Investigators publish new data in the report 'Approach to the small renal mass: weighing treatment options.' "The increased detection of incidental renal masses has introduced new challenges into the management of patients with newly discovered renal masses. Much interest has been focused on the diagnostic accuracy and the prognostic ability of imaging studies," investigators in the United States report.

"These studies have elucidated trends that can guide management but remain woefully inaccurate for predicting the exceptions to the rule, many of which can produce untoward outcomes. Renal biopsy may aid in the management of patients with indeterminate -imaging;...

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Source: Telemedicine Week (2009-05-19)

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