Parents and guardians of children with nephrological problems can always contact the Salvea Polyclinic where a subspecialist in pediatric nephrology will perform the necessary diagnostics and advise them on further monitoring and therapy.
Check-up by a pediatric nephrologist
The subspecialist examination includes a clinical examination and a consultation with a pediatric nephrologist regarding all problems of the urinary system, such as:
congenital anomalies of the urinary system,
hydronephrosis,
vesicoureteral reflux,
urinary tract infections and inflammations,
urinary disorders (bedwetting, urinary incontinence…),
chronic kidney disease,
kidney stones in children (nephrolithiasis),
hypertension.
Make an appointment with a pediatric nephrologist:
+385 1 3300 505 or
+385 99 162 6579 or
24-hour continuousarterial pressure measurement –"Holter blood pressure”
At the Salvea Polyclinic, 24-hour continuous measurement of arterial pressure is available to children, a test that is indispensable in the diagnosis of hypertension in children. It is a non-invasive and completely painless diagnostic procedure that lasts 24 hours.
Arrange 24-hour continuous arterial pressure measurement:
+385 1 3300 505 or
+385 99 162 6579 or
+385 1 3300 505 or
+385 99 162 6579 or
What does 24-hour continuousarterial pressure measurement atthe Salvea Polyclinic look like?
In case of suspected hypertension in childhood, the pediatric nephrologist will suggest continuous measurement of arterial pressure.
The child and the parent come in the morning at the agreed time – the nurse sets up the device and educates the child and parent about the functions of the device and the bracelet as well as how to keep an activity diary. After installation, the device will activate itself every 15 to 30 minutes to measure blood pressure values.
While wearing the device, the child is not limited in carrying out his daily activities – only bathing or showering on that day is not recommended due to the sensitivity of the device. The next morning, the child, accompanied by his parents, comes again to the Salvea Polyclinic. Then the nurse will remove the device and download the activity log, and the results of the test will be handed over to the doctor.
Arrange 24-hour continuous arterial pressure measurement:
+385 1 3300 505 or
+385 99 162 6579 or
Ultrasound of the kidneys and urinary system
Ultrasound of the kidneys and urinary system is a quick and painless test that can be performed from an early age. Using a probe placed against the skin, the doctor can visualize the internal organs and observe any pathological changes. The search is completely painless and harmless for children, and is of great importance in the diagnosis of diseases of the urinary system.
Request an ultrasound appointment:
+385 1 3300 505 or
+385 99 162 6579 or
+385 1 3300 505 or
+385 99 162 6579 or
ceVUS –contrast-enhancedvoiding urosonography
The ceVUS scan is used in the diagnosis of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), that is, the pathological return of urine from the bladder into the ureter, which can be the basis of recurrent urinary tract infections in children.
It is performed using ultrasound and is completely harmless, without the emission of ionizing radiation.
How is the examination performed?
Before the examination, a thin urinary catheter is inserted through the urethra into the bladder with local anesthetic. This is followed by the gradual filling of the urinary system with an ultrasound-visible contrast medium through the catheter, while at the same time the pediatric nephrologist monitors the movement of the contrast through the urinary system with an ultrasound probe.
At the first examination, the nephrologist will give you all the instructions on how to prepare for the examination.
Request an appointment:
+385 1 3300 505 or
+385 99 162 6579 or
Uroflowmetry
This examination is fast, simple and non-invasive. During the test, the flow of urine per unit of time is measured in such a way that the child urinates into a special measuring container. Uroflowmetry helps us in the diagnosis of various urination disorders in children.
Make an appointment:
+385 1 3300 505 or
+385 99 162 6579 or
+385 1 3300 505 or
+385 99 162 6579 or