Hydronephrosis Classifications: Has UTD Overtaken APD and SFU? A Worldwide Survey.

ABSTRACT: Objective: To collect baseline information on the ultrasonographic reporting preferences. Method: A 13-multiple choice questionnaire was designed and distributed worldwide among pediatric urologists, pediatric surgeons, and urologists. The statistical analysis of the survey data consisted of 3 steps: a univariate analysis, a bivariate and a multivariate analysis. Results: Three hundred eighty participants responded from all the continents. The bivariate analysis showed the significant differences in the geographical area, the years of experience and the volume of cases. Most of the physicians prefer the SFU and APD systems because of familiarity and simplicity (37 and 34%, respectively). Respondents noted that their imaging providers most often report findings utilizin

SUBMITTER: Vallasciani S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8072019 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature