Ureteral jets are transient, high-velocity streams of urine visible with ultrasound as they enter the bladder from the ureters. This “Abdominal” ultrasound finding is crucial in medical imaging for assessing kidney function, ureteral patency, and identifying urinary tract obstructions. Observing the frequency and symmetry of these jets helps clinicians diagnose conditions affecting renal and bladder health, offering non-invasive insights into urine flow dynamics.
Ureteral jet
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Bruno Vargas is originally from Mexico City. He first trained as an Emergency Medical Technician at la Universidad Panamericana (UP) before starting medical school at la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de…
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