The management of ureteropelvic junction obstruction presenting with prenatal hydronephrosis.
The treatment of the newborn diagnosed with a ureteropelvic obstruction prenatally should follow a systematic approach. Although a majority of patients can be followed without surgical intervention, controversy exists concerning appropriate follow-up. Furthermore, a significant number of patients will manifest mild disease and thus deserve abbreviated follow-up. Herein, an appropriate algorithm and a review of the literature are discussed.
Herndon
C D Anthony
CD
University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, USA. Anthony.Herndon@ccc.uab.edu
Kitchens
David M
DM
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*