Hydronephrosis

This study looks at whether a special ultrasound technique called shear wave elastography can help doctors tell the difference between normal kidney swelling during pregnancy and swelling caused by a blockage that needs treatment. Researchers will measure kidney stiffness in 250 …

This study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can accurately interpret ultrasound images of the heart and kidneys. Researchers will enroll 300 patients receiving these scans and compare the AI's readings to standard interpretations. The goal is to improve h…

This study tests a new ultrasound technique that uses a contrast dye and special computer processing to create detailed images of blood flow and tiny blood vessels in the kidneys. It will involve 20 children aged 1 month to 6 years with congenital kidney and urinary tract abnorma…

This study looks at women who had surgery for deep endometriosis affecting the ureters, the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. The goal is to see how their kidney function and blood pressure fare years after the operation, and whether the type of surgery matt…

This study looks back at adults who had surgery for kidney stones up to 20 mm, comparing those who had a ureteral access sheath placed during the procedure with those who did not. The goal is to see whether using the sheath affects the risk of developing a narrowed ureter or hydr…