Treatment Placing a Foley catheter may relieve the obstruction. Other treatment options include draining the bladder or relieving pressure with nephrostomy tubes placed through the skin (percutaneous) or stents placed…
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Bilateral hydronephrosis
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Symptoms & Signs Signs of hydronephrosis are generally seen during pregnancy ultrasound studies. There are no symptoms in the fetus. In the newborn, any urinary tract infection is reason to…
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Alternate Names : Hydronephrosis – bilateral Definition Bilateral hydronephrosis is the enlargement (distention) of the urine collecting structures and pelvis of both kidneys. Bilateral means both sides. See also: Unilateral…