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Evaluation of renal function.

D H Aviles·R D Fildes·P A Jose
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Renal function can now be evaluated in utero and after birth. Most of the methods used to investigate suspected renal dysfunction or disease are not presently applicable to the fetus; however, prenatal and postnatal evaluation of renal function has assumed a greater importance as the consequences of birth before term become more apparent.

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Fetal DiseasesGlomerular Filtration RateHumansHydrogen-Ion ConcentrationInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureKidney DiseasesKidney Function TestsPrenatal DiagnosisUltrasonographyUrinalysisJournal ArticleReview

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D H Aviles, R D Fildes, P A Jose. 1992. Evaluation of renal function.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1576775/

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