title: [Upper obstructive uropathy].
abstract: Upper urinary tract obstruction is very frequent. The authors present a review of the etiology and pathogenesis of upper urinary tract obstruction. The clinical aspects and diagnosis are described in detail and the most appropriate complementary exams are pointed out. Finally, the authors discuss the therapeutic options available and the prognosis.
authors.affiliation: Serviço Universitário de Urologia, Hospital de Curry Cabral, Lisboa.
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Pinheiro
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Ferreira
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014513:Ureter / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology
vernacular_title: Uropatia obstrutiva alta.