The importance of renal ultrasound in detecting chronic pielonephritis in the elderly

Aim: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common problem in the elderly. Diagnosis, prevention, and treatment can be complex because clinical manifestations can be atypical and host defenses diminish with age. The aim of this study is to establish the role of renal ultrasound in diagnosing chronic pielonephritis in elderly patients. Methods: The study was carried out on a group of 245 elderly patients diagnosed with active or inactive chronic pielonephritis, admitted in the IVth Medical Clinic in a 3 years period. The mean age of the patients was 78.5±13.5 years. Of them 219 were women and 26 men. We performed in…