Publications by authors named "Giulia Pennesi"
Pediatr Nephrol
July 2021
Article Synopsis
- This study examined whether limiting kidney ultrasounds (KUS) to specific cases of febrile urinary tract infections (fUTI) would lead to missed kidney anomalies in children.
- The research involved children aged 2-36 months with fUTIs, assessing the effectiveness of KUS based on whether the infection was caused by atypical pathogens or if there were recurring infections.
- Results showed that while KUS detected kidney anomalies more frequently in cases with atypical pathogens, a revised diagnostic approach would not significantly overlook any serious conditions, suggesting fewer unnecessary ultrasounds could be performed without compromising patient safety.*
