Management of uretero-pelvic obstruction in developing countries.
Congenital pelvi-ureteric junction (PUJ) was found in 29 of 36 renal units explored for impaired pelvic drainage in 34 adults. There was a primary nephrectomy rate of 8.4%, and follow up was poor. The widespread use of ultrasound scan has led to an increase in the number of children with equivocal PUJ obstruction. Where surveillance is inadequate, as is the case in developing countries, we suggest that early operation might lead to better renal salvage in such cases.
Department of Urology, Riyadh Medical Complex, Saudi Arabia.
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Al Jawini
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000359:Aftercare; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009392:Nephrectomy; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012529:Saudi Arabia; D013997:Time Factors; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000151:congenital* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*