Ureteral drainage with double-J catheters in obstructive uropathy during pregnancy. A report of 3 cases.
Acute dilatation of the upper urinary tract during pregnancy is a common cause of renal colics and urinary tract infections, leading, rarely, to renal insufficiency. We describe 3 cases with symptomatic hydronephrosis at 28 weeks of gestation who underwent placement of an internal urinary drainage by so-called double-J ureteral stents which rapidly reduced obstruction and symptoms and allowed pregnancies to continue to term. We conclude that double-J ureteral stenting is an effective, simple, safe, and economical method to treat acute hydronephrosis during pregnancy.
Vendola
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, E. Morelli, Hospital, Sondalo, Italy.
Giumelli
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Galdini
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Bennici
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D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D014513:Ureter / Q000502:physiology; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000628:therapy*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*