Chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy is a long-term blockage of urine flow from both kidneys. It is a slow blockage that gets worse over time.
Bilateral means "both sides."
See also:
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Chronic unilateral obstructive uropathy -
Acute unilateral obstructive uropathy -
Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy
Alternative Names
Obstructive uropathy - bilateral - chronic; Kidney failure - chronic blockage
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The most common cause of chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy is a condition called
When the blockage causes urine to back up into both kidneys,
In men, chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy is most often a result of
Other causes of chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy include:
- Bladder tumors
- Prostate tumors
- Tumors or masses of the uterus or other structures around the bladder neck or urethra
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Retroperitoneal fibrosis - Narrowing of the urethra due to a birth defect or scar tissue
Chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy occurs in about 1 out of every 1,000 people.
















