Overview
Renal ultrasound evaluates renal size cortical thickness hydronephrosis and uses Doppler for renal artery and vein assessment.
Core Views
Longitudinal and transverse images of each kidney with bladder assessment and post void residual when indicated.
Doppler and Obstruction Assessment
Resistive index measurement and color Doppler for perfusion; graded compression and spectral analysis for suspected obstruction.
Clinical Use Cases
Indicated for flank pain hematuria transplant surveillance and suspected obstruction or renal vascular disease.