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Acute unilateral obstructive uropathy    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Obstructive uropathy - unilateral - acute; Ureteral obstruction

Treatment

Treatment focuses on relief of the obstruction. The treatment is usually surgical. Stents(drains placed in the ureter or in the renal pelvis) may provide short-term relief of symptoms and complications. Surgical repair of the underlying cause of the obstruction is usually curative. Antibiotics may be given if there is a urinary tract infection. Nephrectomy or nephrotomy may be required if the kidney functions poorly or is severely infected.

Prognosis

The probable outcome is variable. Kidney damage may be temporary if the cause of the obstruction can be diagnosed and repaired before permanent damage is done. If only one kidney is involved, renal failure or insufficiency is usually not a problem. The other kidney will usually continue to function adequately.

Complications

Call Your Health Care Provider If:

Call your health care provider if flank pain or other symptoms of acute unilateral obstructive uropathy develop.

Call your health care provider if symptoms worsen during or after treatment, or if new symptoms develop.

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