This observational cohort study assesses prenatal ultrasound's effectiveness in detecting kidney abnormalities during pregnancy, indicating a valuable screening tool.
Key Points
Assess the effectiveness of prenatal ultrasound in detecting congenital kidney and urinary tract anomalies during the third trimester.
Prospective observational cohort design
Involves 180 pregnant women in third trimester
Conducted at Al-Azhar University Hospital
Duration of study was 18-19 months
Screening included two-dimensional ultrasound
176 out of 180 patients showed negative screening
Four patients showed various positive screenings for renal anomalies
The overall sensitivity of ultrasound in detecting kidney anomalies was 75%
Specificity of ultrasound in the screening was 100%