Measurement of Renal Length and Width in Healthy Adults and Their Association with Various Parameters
Journal Title: International Journal of Current Research and Review - Year 2017, Vol 9, Issue 4
Abstract
Objective: To find out the renal length and width in the studied Nepali healthy individuals; to see whether they have any association with the age, gender, height, weight and BMI (Body Mass Index). Methods: Ultrasonographic measurement of renal length and width were taken in 110 healthy persons (57 males and 53 females) who were screened for presence of any renal anomaly. Height and weight of these individuals were measured and BMI was calculated. The significance of linear association between variables was tested using Pearson’s correlation coefficient where p < 0.05 was considered significant and regression equation derived. Results: The mean renal length for the right and left kidneys were 9.77 ± 0.98 cm and 9.94 ± 0.86 cm. respectively. The mean renal width for the right and left kidneys were 4.08 ± 0.63 cm 4.18 ± 0.86 cm respectively. The renal length had statistically significant association with the weight (p < 0.01) and BMI (p < 0.01) but not with the age, sex and height of the individuals. Conclusions: The renal length and width in this population was lesser than the reference values in international literature and the renal length had significant association with the weight and BMI of the individual. Also, in forensic practice if a dismembered body with intact kidneys is found, estimation of the weight of the individual can be done in this population..
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Dr. Abhishek Karn
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