MRI Hydronephrosis Study
MRI Hydronephrosis Study
The purpose of this study is to compare a rapid noncontrast MRI protocol not requiring
 sedation to ultrasound in the assessment of hydronephrosis.
Ultrasound is the most commonly performed imaging modality used to assess hydronephrosis. The
 average renal ultrasound exam takes about 15-25 minutes to complete, however, it does have
 several disadvantages, including substantial operator dependence, having to rely on an
 adequate "sonographic window" to see the structures of interest and difficulty in
 visualization of portions of the kidney and urinary tracts.

 Recent MRI advances have made rapid imaging possible. Such imaging has minimized motion
 related artifacts and need for sedation.

 This study is to compare traditional ultrasound imaging to a raid noncontrast protocol MRI
 examination of the kidneys and urinary tract that would require no sedation and less than 15
 minutes to perform.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Children 2 years of age and younger

 -  Diagnosed with hydronephrosis and scheduled for an ultrasound scan

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Healthy subjects