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Diagnostic Significance of DMSA Renal Scan and C-Reactive Protein in Urinary Tract Infection of Childhood
Sung Ho Hong, Hyang Mi Kwon, Hye Lim Jung, Dong Hyuck Kuem
Clin Exp Pediatr. 1996;39(11):1565-1575.   Published online November 15, 1996
Purpose : Renal scar or reflux nephropathy, known as a major cause of end-stage renal failure and hypertension in children and young adults, is frequently detected in pediatric urinary tract infection(UTI) patients at their first infections. So early and accurate diagnosis, and follow up of renal scar are very important. We performed this study to recognize the importance of radiologic examinations for detection of...