Itoh et al reported equations for estimating the depth of the kidneys below the dorsal skin surface.
Patient selection: Japanese adults
Parameters:
(1) weight in kilograms
(2) height in cm
left renal depth for a male in cm =
= (14.0285 * (weight) / (height)) + 0.7554
right renal depth for a male in cm =
= (13.6361 * (weight) / (height)) + 0.6996
