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Original Article
Urinary Tract Infections in Febrile Infants under Three Months of Age
Byung Wook Eun, Yoo Mi Chung, Hee Gyung Kang, Il Soo Ha, Hae Il Cheong, Hoan Jong Lee, Yong Choi
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2003;46(3):265-270.   Published online March 15, 2003
Purpose : To characterize the infants under 3 months of age with urinary tract infections(UTIs), and especially patients with bacteremia or meningitis Methods : Hospital records of all the infants under 3 months of age discharged from our hospital for 69 consecutive months with the diagnosis of initial episode of UTI were reviewed. UTI was defined when patients had fever with...
Incidence of Vesicoureteral Reflux in Asymptomatic Siblings of Patients with Reflux
Jong Shik Kim, Ja Wook Koo
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2002;45(12):1540-1545.   Published online December 15, 2002
Purpose : Vesicoureteral reflux(VUR) is defined as a retrograde flow of urine from the bladder into the upper urinary tract. It has been shown to predispose patients to hypertension, renal scarring, and end-stage renal failure if not recognized and treated. The observation that VUR occurs in siblings of children with reflux at a significantly higher rate than the general pediatric...
Diagnostic Value of 99mTc-DMSA Pinhole Imaging in Childhood Urinary Tract Infection with Renal Cortical Defect
Tae Won Lee, Seung Jun Seong, Byung Moon Ahn, Ie Ryung Yoo, Il Soo Kim, Eun Ryoung Kim, Sung Hoon Kim, Yong-Whee Bahk
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2002;45(1):72-78.   Published online January 15, 2002
Purpose : The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic value of the 99mTc-DMSA pinhole imaging by comparing the detection rate of cortical defects identified from planar and pinhole imaging. Methods : 99mTc-DMSA planar and pinhole imaging, voiding cystoureth-rogram(VCUG), renal ultrasonography were performed in 67 patients diagnosed with urinary tract infection at the Department of Pediatrics, Sung-Ae General Hospital, from September, 1999 to...
Nitroblue Tetrazolium(NBT) Test as a Screening Test of Urinary Tract Infection in Children
Nyun Huh, Chang Hee Oh, Je Woo Kim, Phil Soo Oh, Hae Sun Yoon, Won Keun Song
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2001;44(10):1157-1161.   Published online October 15, 2001
Purpose : It has been reported that the Nitroblue Tetrazolium(NBT) test is more accurate than the urine pH, leukocyte esterase and nitrite test as a screening test of urinary tract infection (UTI). The purpose of this study is to compare the NBT test with other screening tests and evaluate the clinical usefulness of the NBT test as a screening test. Methods...
Follow-Up Study of Urinary Tract Infection Associated with Vesicoureteral Reflux
Do Whan Kil, Jea Eun Lee, Wan Seob Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(12):1692-1700.   Published online December 15, 1997
Purpose : Vesicoureteral reflux(VUR) is the major cause of urinary tract infection (UTI) in children. Prolonged untreated UTI associated with VUR may result in serious complications, such as renal scarring, renal atropy, and decreased renal function. Therefore, follow up must be continued until UTI is cured completely, to prevent of serious complication. The authors conducted this study to evaluate results of the follow-up of...
Diagnostic Value of 99mTc-DMSA SPECT in Children with Urinary Tract Infection
Jae Won Choi, Sung Ho Cha, Byoung Soo Cho, Duk Yoon Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(11):1559-1566.   Published online November 15, 1997
Purpose : The accurate identification of renal cortical defects in children with urinary tract infection is essential in reducing subsequent morbidity. Imaging of the kidneys with 99mTc-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) has been demonstrated as the sensitive method available for identification of renal cortical defects. Single photon emission computerized tomography(SPECT) has been suggested as a method by which the accuracy of identification of renal cortical defects can...
Urinary Interleukin-1β Levels in Children with Urinary Tract Infection
Kyung Hyo Kim, Young Mi Hong, Gyoung Hee Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(7):981-990.   Published online July 15, 1997
Purpose : IL-1β and TNF-α are important mediators of the inflammatory response in serious bacterial infections. The mucosal and systemic IL-1β and TNF-α responses to urinary tract infection are analyzed in children with acute urinary tract infection. Methods : We studied the levels of these two cytokines in the urine and sera of 21 children at diagnosis and after treatment with sandwich ELISA method. Results...
A Clinical Study of Congenital Urinary Tract Anomalies in Children
Mi-Young Han, Seong-Ho Cha, Byong-Soo Cho, Jin-Il Kim, Yung-Tae Ko
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(3):375-384.   Published online March 15, 1997
Purpose : A study was done to assess the incidence, clinical characteristics of urinary tract anomalies for decreasing urinary tract morbidity. Methods : We review 98 cases of anomaly of urinary tract who were admitted Kyung Hee University Hospital between 1986 and 1995. We analyzed incidence and associated anomalies, associated diseases and treatment modalities. Results : 1) It was composed of 45 cases(45%) of renal...
Cytodiagnostic Urinalysis in the Differentiation of Leukocyturias of Children with Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) from Those of Children without UTI
Il Soo Ha, Hae Il Cheong, Young Joon Hong, Jin Q Kim, Yong Choi
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(8):1122-1129.   Published online August 15, 1996
Purpose : Although routine urinalysis can detect leukocyturia, difficulties remain in differentiating subpopulations of leukocytes and various epithelial cells in urinary sediments. This study was performed to appreciate the value of cytodiagnostic urinalysis in the discrimination of leukocyturias of bacterial urinary tract infection (UTI) from those without UTI. Methods : Urine from 12 children with UTI (UTI group) and from 11 children without UTI (non-UTI...
Case Report
A Case Report of Acrorenal Syndrome
Soo Hee Chang, Jo Seph Choi, Soo Chul Cho, Dae Yeol Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1995;38(8):1151-1154.   Published online August 15, 1995
Acrorenal syndrome is congenital anomaly of the limbs and urinary tract of unknown etiology. Acral malformations consist of varying combinations of oligodactyly, ectrodactyly, syndactyly, brachydactyly, polydactyly, and carpal, tarsal, or metatarsal fusions of the hands and feet. Urinary tract abnormalities include unilateral renal agenesis and duplication of the collecting system. The condition is a polytopic developmental field defect(acrorenal field) and...
Original Article
A Clinical Study on Urinary Tract Infection in Infants and Children
Yoon Hwa Cha, Hee Ran Choi, Seong Hee Jang, Young Min Ahn
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1994;37(11):1488-1499.   Published online November 15, 1994
This is a report of clinical study on the 63 patients of symptomatic urinary tract infection who were hospitalized at the Department of Pediatrics in Kangnam General Hospital during the period between the May of 1989 and the September of 1992. The observation results were as follows: 1) The frequency of urinary tract infection (UTI) was the highest in children...
Clinical Observation of urinary Tract Anomalies
In Hee Jung, Hong Jin Lee, Sang Joo Han, Won Il Park, Kyung Ja Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1994;37(8):1092-1096.   Published online August 15, 1994
Urinary tract anomaly is the most common anomaly in childhood. We reviewed medical records of 45 patients who were confirmed urinary tract anomalies on radiologic studies as Chuncheon Sacred Hospital, from Dec. 1984 to Sep. 1992. We analyzed incidence and clinical characteristics of urinary tract anomalies. The results obtained were as follows: 1) The age distrtibution were: 17 cases (37.8%) under...
Renal Scarring in Relation to Vesicoureternal Reflux in Uriary Tract Infection
Kwang Sun Han, Dong Jin Choi, Sung Ho Cha, Byoung Soo Cho, Young Tae Ko, Sun Wha Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1993;36(10):1402-1406.   Published online October 15, 1993
The vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is frequently found among the patients with urinary tract infection (UIT) and some patients with VUR progress to reflux nephropathy. The presence of scarring at UIT is an important determinant in the selection of those at risk of progressive damage. 99m Technetium dimercaptosuccinic acid (99mTc-DMSA) is a renal scanning agent provides a good quality of renal image...
Follow up Study of Urinary Tract Infection Associated with Vesicoureteral Reflux
Kyung Hee Kim, Young Jin Hong, Soon Wha Kim, Don Hee Ahn
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1992;35(12):1713-1721.   Published online December 15, 1992
The authors studied 25 cases with urinary tract infection associated with vesicoureteral reflux who were admitted to department of pediatrics, National Medical Center. The patients were managed medically or surgically and followed up. The results were summarized as follows; 1) There were no difference in age and sex distributions of the 25 cases with vesicoureteral reflux. 2) The degree of reflux classified by International...
Screening of urinary Tract Infection in High-Risk Neonates
Hyeon Joo Choi, Seung Joo Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1992;35(12):1683-1679.   Published online December 15, 1992
Since the urinary tract infection (UTI) in neonates is often associated with major urologic anomalies, early diagnosis is essential. In the screening of UTI by urine bag, contamination is a commonly encountered problem. Suprapubic bladder puncture has therefore been recommended as the best method to confirm UTI. The purpose of this study is to assess the frequency and characteristics of...
A case of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus due to vesicoureteral reflux.
Yong Bae Suh, Jong Yul Jeon, Sung Ho Cha, Byoung Soo Cho, Chang Il Ahn
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1991;34(9):1299-1304.   Published online September 30, 1991
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is a disorder characterized by polydipsia and polyuria resulting from failure of the renal tubules and collecting ducts to respond to antidiuretic hormone despite elevated blood levels of antidiuretic hormone. We experienced a case of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus in 13 months-old girl probably secondary to vesicoureteral reflux grade IV. The clinical manifestations were extreme thirst, polydipsia and polyuria. Family history was nonspecific and...
A clinical and bacteriologic study of infants and children with urinary tract infection.
Jae In Roh, Yeong Su Kwon, Hung Kun Oh, Jin Hee Jeong, Man Chul Ha, Jin Yeong Jeong
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1991;34(1):57-65.   Published online January 31, 1991
Clinical, Bacteriologic and radiologic studies were performed in 321 infants and childen with urinary Tract Infection who were diagnosed at Department of pediatrics, Haesung Hospital from Jan. 1984 to Dec. 1988. The results were summarized as follows: 1) The incidence of urinary tract infection was highest in children below the age of one year, the rate then decreased with age. Among the total 321 cases,...
Comparison of the 3-Imaging Procedures (IVP,VCUG & USG) on Children with Urinary Tract Infection.
Min Hee Yeo, Won Yeob Kim, Jee Sung Kim, Sang Geel Lee, Im Ju Kang
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1990;33(3):332-340.   Published online March 31, 1990
This study was performed in 106 childrens with urinary tract infection who were admitted to Pediatric Department of Fatima Hospital during 2 1/2 years period from January 1986 to June 1988. Each patient was evaluated in three imaging procedures: intravenous pyelography (IVP), voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) and ultrasonography (USG). 1) Of 106 cases, 59 cases (55.7%) were normal on the three imaging procedures (IVP, VCUG, USG), whereas...
A Clinical Study of Infants and Children with Urinary Tract Infection.
Hyoung Doo Lee, Chan Yung Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1989;32(12):1706-1714.   Published online December 31, 1989
Clinical, bacteriologic and radiologic studies were performed in 63 infants and children with urinary tract infection who were admitted to Department of Padiatrics, Pusan National University Hospital from March 1982 to February 1988. The results were summarized as follows: 1) UTI was more prevalent in infancy and early childhood (71.4%). Sex distribution was similar in all age group, and male was more prevalent in infancy and...
Urinary Tract Infection Caused by Escherichia coli.
Sung Oh Kim, Sun Yang Hong, Woo Gill Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1989;32(7):972-977.   Published online July 31, 1989
Among 223 cases who were admitted to the Department of Pediatrics, Hanyang University Hospital from January 1980 to December 1987 under the diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infection(UTI), 132 cases of E. coli UTI were compared with 91 cases of non-E. coli UTI by age, sex distribution, clinical manifestation, laboratory results and clinical course. The results obtained were as follows: 1. There were no significant differences of...
Urinary Tract Anomalies in Congenital Heart Disease.
Chang Youn Lee, Young Seo Park, Hae Il Cheong, Jung Yun Choi, Young Soo Yun, Yong Choi, Kwang Wook Ko, In One Kim, Kyung Mo Yeun, Kwang Myung Kim, Hwang Choi
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1989;32(6):804-808.   Published online June 30, 1989
A variety of urinary tract anomalies were detected in 1,569 children with congenital heart disease during their cardiac evaluation with cardiac cineangiography in the Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Children’s Hospital within a period from October 1985 to April 1988. The incidence, nature and course of these urinary tract anomalies were analyzed and the results were as follows; 1) The number of male children...
Radiologic Evaluation About Urinary Tract Infection In Children.
Soon Wha Kim, Byung Rai Cho, Don Hee Ahn, Keun Chan Sohn, Chong Hyun Yoon
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1989;32(6):797-803.   Published online June 30, 1989
There had been total 165 cases of urinary tract infection who had been admitted to the ward of pediatrics, National Medical Center from ]an. 1986 to Sept. 1987. Among these, 80 cases had indication of radiologic evaluation; they were the first-documented urinary tract infection in male patients, the first documented urinary tract infection in female patients younger than 6 years of age,...
Vesicoureteral Reflux Associated with Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
Kee Hyuck Kim, Hong Kyu Lee, Soon Il Lee, Moon Chul Kim
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1989;32(5):638-643.   Published online May 31, 1989
The vesicoureteral reflux(VUR) is frequently found among the patients with urinary tract infection(UTI) and progress to reflux nphropathy and even renal failure. So, early detection and pr er treatment are important to prevent renal damage. The authors studied 221 patients with UTI admitted at Sowha children’s hospital from January, 1985 to June, 1988. Intravenous pyelography and voiding cystourethrography were performed in all patient with UTI. The...
Clinical Studies of Urinary Tract Infection in Infant and Children.
Kee Sung Yang, Mi Soo Ahn, Hong Bae Kim, Ji Sub Oh
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1989;32(4):533-541.   Published online April 30, 1989
Clinical studies on the 82 patients of sympomatic urinary tract infection who were admitted to pediatric department of Wallace Memorial Baptist Hospital from August 1984 to July 1987 were subjected in this study. The result were as follows. 1) The incidence was 0.79% of total pediatric inpatients during the same period. 2) Age incidence disclosed under 1 year in 49 patients(59.7%) and under 6 year...
Urinary Tract Infection in Febrile Infants.
Jung Soon Whang, Seung Hee Choi, Seong Joo Lee, Keun Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1989;32(1):45-51.   Published online January 31, 1989
Uninary tract infection as one of the common infectious disease all through the childhood and can be the cause of febrile illnesses. During infancy, the diagnosis of UTI is easily overooked because of relative lack of charateristic urinary symptoms. But UTI was found to cause longterm sequelae more often in infancy than later. We studied 258 cases of febrile infants and 345 cases of...
Sex and Age Differences of Etiologic Organisms in Urinary Tract Infection.
Sun Ho Lee, Seung Jae Yang, Jeh Hoon Shin, Woo Gill Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1987;30(10):1100-1106.   Published online October 31, 1987
There is suggestive evidence that natural history of urinary tract infection (UTI) in male children differs from that of the disease in female children. We have studied sex and age differences of etiologic organism in 257 patients with UTI who were admitted to the Department of Pediatrics Hanyang University Hospital from January 1978 toDecember 1985. All patient had the positive urine culture and a...
Clinical Value of Urinary β₂ -Microglobulin in Patients with Urianry Tract Infection.
Nak Uk Sung, Chang Ryul Kim, Jeh Hoon Shin, Woo Gill Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1987;30(9):1014-1020.   Published online September 30, 1987
Urinary tract infection (UTI) in children is relatively common infectious disease and it may be the forerunner of severe renal diseases in adulthood. The site of infection is an important factor in the evaluation of the clinical course, treatment and prognosis of patients with UTI, because patients with bacteriuria of renal origin (pyelonephritis) are probably at risk of developing the renal parenchymal reduction seen...
Clinical Studies of Urinary Tract Infection in Infant and Children.
Bo Kyung Cho, Jeong Oh Kim, Ik Jun Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1987;30(1):64-70.   Published online January 31, 1987
Clinical studies on the 42 cases of urinary tract infection who were admitted to Pediatric department of Kangnam St. Mary’s Hospital from January 1982 to December 1985 were subjected in this study. The results were as follows: 1) The incidental ratio to total inpatients was 0.76%. 2) Age incidence disclosed under 1 year in 10 cases (23.8%), 1 to 6 year in 21 cases(50%), 7...
Clinical Study of Urinary Tract Infection in Children and Infancy and the Significance of IVP.
Jee Sung Kim, Sun Jong Kim, Sang Geel Lee, Im Ju Kang
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1986;29(12):1334-1342.   Published online December 31, 1986
Of the pediatric patients admitted to Fatima hospital under the diagnosis of urinary tract infection from July 1982 to June 1985，IVP has been performed on the 114 cases of the urinary tract infection. Following results were obtained: 1) Male to female ratio was 1.6 : 1. 54.7% of all cases was included in infantile group. Abnormal IVP findings were noticed in 32...
Case Report
A Case of Sacral Agenesis.
Cheol Lee, Byung Uk Park, Tae Gyu Hwang, Soon Yong Lee
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1986;29(1):79-83.   Published online January 31, 1986
Sacral agenesis is a rare congenital anomaly of the lower vertebral column which usually produces lower urinary tract dysfunction. The authors have reported a case of sacral agenesis which was found in a l-year-4-month old girl, who was born of a diabetic mother and had been suffered from recurrent urinary tract infection. A brief review of literatures was made.