Observation of infants with SFU Grades 3–4 hydronephrosis: Worsening drainage with serial diuresis renography indicates surgical intervention and helps prevent loss of renal function

Volume: 7, Issue: 3, Pages: 266 - 271
Published: Jun 1, 2011
Abstract
Early pyeloplasty is indicated for ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJ) obstructions with reduced differential renal function (DRF) and/or no drainage on diuretic renography (DR). Optimal management of Society of Fetal Urology (SFU) Grades 3 and 4hydronephrosis with preservation of DRF and indeterminate drainage is less straightforward. We review our experience using serial DR to guide the management of kidneys with high-grade...
Paper Details
Title
Observation of infants with SFU Grades 3–4 hydronephrosis: Worsening drainage with serial diuresis renography indicates surgical intervention and helps prevent loss of renal function
Published Date
Jun 1, 2011
Volume
7
Issue
3
Pages
266 - 271
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