Hydronephrosis Flashcards by Hamzah Niaz | Brainscape

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What are causes of hydronephrosis?

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First-line investigation for hydronephrosis?

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USS as identifies presence of hydronephrosis + can assess kidneys

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Management of hydronephrosis?

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Remove obstruction + drainage of urine
Acute upper UT obstruction → nephrostomy
Chronic upper UT obstruction → ureteric stent or pyeloplasty

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