Prenatal diagnosis of unilateral hydronephrosis with early postnatal reconstruction.
Real-time ultrasound systems, being used extensively now in obstetrical practice for fetal monitoring, are providing the urologist with more opportunities for early recognition and intervention of congenital hydronephrosis. Thorough postnatal investigation to confirm a diagnosis is advocated. An early postnatal surgical repair can be performed successfully.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D011859:Radiography; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging