Obstructive uropathy in the neonate: the case for early definitive correction.
Recently, early temporary supravesical urinary diversions undoubtedly have saved the lives of many neonates with severe obstructive uropathy. These procedures will continue to have an important role in the management of such patients. However, the initial success of these procedures should not obscure the difficulties that they might initiate in the ultimate rehabilitation of the urinary tract. In many instances it may be safer and more reliable to carry out a primary, definitive, corrective procedure initially.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011379:Prognosis; D012092:Replantation; D013997:Time Factors; D014513:Ureter / Q000601:surgery*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000009:adverse effects