Kidneys and upper urinary tract ultrasonographic data in chronic spinal cord injury patients

The results of comprehensive study of kidneys and upper urinary tract uro-ultrasonographic data in174 chronic patients after spinal cord injury (SCI) are presented. It shows that neurourological pathological changes are frequently supported by uroinfection, firstly pyelonephritis (32%). Nephrolithiasis was diagnosed in 11,5% patients. Concrement's minimal diameter was diagnosed in 19% with their self-discharge in 12,6%. Varying degrees of hydronephrosis was diagnosed in 17,2% and cysts in 7%. The frequency/severity of neurourological changes depends on the time after SCI, the degree of neurological deficit, type of urinary excretion and pressure sores.