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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Urolithiasis

Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Bilateral Obstructive Uropathy

Alternative Names

Obstructive uropathy - bilateral - chronic; Kidney failure - chronic blockage


Treatment

The goal of treatment is to get rid of the blockage.

If the blockage is at the bladder neck, a tube (catheter) inserted into the bladder area may provide short-term relief.

Surgery such as TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) or newer techniques that use laser or heat therapy to shrink the prostate may be helpful if the cause of the problem is benign prosta...

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