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World J Nephrol. Mar 25, 2023; 12(2): 29-39
Published online Mar 25, 2023. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v12.i2.29
Published online Mar 25, 2023. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v12.i2.29
Point of care ultrasonography in onco-nephrology: A stride toward better physical examination
Bhavna Bhasin-Chhabra, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, United States
Abhilash Koratala, Division of Nephrology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, United States
Author contributions: Bhasin-Chhabra B drafted the initial version of the manuscript; Koratala A reviewed, and revised the manuscript for critical intellectual content; Both authors have read and approved the final version.
Supported by Abhilash Koratala reports research funding from KidneyCure and the American Society of Nephrology’s William and Sandra Bennett Clinical Scholars Grant.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors declare no potential conflicts of interest.
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Corresponding author: Abhilash Koratala, MD, Associate Professor, Division of Nephrology, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd, 7th floor, Milwaukee, WI 53226, United States. akoratala@mcw.edu
Received: December 28, 2022
Peer-review started: December 28, 2022
First decision: January 20, 2023
Revised: January 27, 2023
Accepted: March 9, 2023
Article in press: March 9, 2023
Published online: March 25, 2023
Peer-review started: December 28, 2022
First decision: January 20, 2023
Revised: January 27, 2023
Accepted: March 9, 2023
Article in press: March 9, 2023
Published online: March 25, 2023
Core Tip
Core Tip: Point of care ultrasonography is a valuable adjunct to physical examination in patients with cancer and renal dysfunction or fluid/electrolyte disorders. It provides better diagnostic accuracy than conventional physical examination. Proper training is the key to effectively integrate this diagnostic tool into routine clinical practice.