Hydronephrosis refers to a structural finding—dilatation of the renal calyces and pelvis.
May occur with urinary tract infection (UTI), vesicoureteric reflux (VUR), high urine outpu...
Although often asymptomatic, hydronephrosis can be associated with pain ranging from vague, intermit...
Medical treatment: correction of fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, pain control, antibiotics as an adjunct to drainage if infection present
Relief of obstruction: prompt dr...
Serial monitoring of kidney function (electrolytes, BUN, and creatinine) and BP until renal function stabilizes. Frequency of monitoring depends on severity of re...
N13.30 Unspecified hydronephrosis
N13.39 Other hydronephrosis
Q62.0 Congenital hydronephrosis
N13.2 Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
N13.1 Hydronephrosis w ureteral ...
US and noncontrast CT identify most causes of hydronephrosis.
Relief of obstruction, when present, is the primary treatment.
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