Hydronephrosis - bilateral
A fetal ultrasound can reveal an obstruction of the urinary tract and allow for early surgery with better outcomes in the newborn. Other causes of obstruction, such as
Pais VM, Strandhoy JW, Assimos DG. Pathophysiology of urinary tract obstruction. In: Wein AJ, ed. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa:...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Urethral obstruction; Acute urethral obstruction; Obstructive uropathy - bilateral - acute Symptoms Abnormal urine flow --... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Obstructive uropathy - bilateral - chronic; Kidney failure - chronic blockageSymptomsSymptoms depend on the nature of the obstruction and where in... Read more »