Urinary System Flashcards
1
Q
What effects does obstruction (both anatomically or functionally) have on the body?
A
Impedes urine flow
Increases hydrostatic pressure
Dilated structures proximal to the obstruction which increases risk for infection and compromises renal function
2
Q
What is obstructive uropathy?
A
Anatomic changes in the urinary system caused by obstruction
3
Q
How is obstructive uropathy severity determined?
A
Location of obstructive lesion
Involvement of 1 or both upper urinary tracts (ureters and renal pelvis)
Completeness of the obstruction
Duration of obstruction
Nature of obstructive lesion
