Tonnesen et al reported equations for estimating the depth of the kidneys from the surface of the back.
Parameters:
(1) weight in kilograms
(2) height in cm
depth of right kidney in cm =
= (13.3 * (weight) / (height)) + 0.7
depth of left kidney in cm =
= (13.2 * (weight) / (height)) + 0.7
