title: Obstructive uropathy.
abstract: Recent study has increased the understanding of the physiological processes occurring in obstructive uropathy, in particular the role played by vasoactive mediators and cellular mechanisms. There is an emphasis on developing effective and less invasive means of detection and treatment of ureteric obstruction, although it remains to be determined how the techniques currently being assessed will impact on clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Hegarty
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Fitzpatrick