For example, a ureter might swell and block the flow of pee into the bladder, or a kidney stone might block the urethra.‌ In children, over half of hydronephrosis cases have unknown causes ...

Sometimes, birth irregularities affecting the spinal cord may affect the nerves controlling the urinary tract, possibly leading to urinary reflux and hydronephrosis. Ureter changes: These issues ...

Hydronephrosis is a condition that puts pressure on the kidneys and can lead to damage. Often, something inside or outside of the urinary tract blocks the urine flow out of the kidneys and causes ...

In patients with renal insufficiency associated with increased hemoglobin levels and polycythemia, the possibilities of recombinant erythropoietin overdosing and disorders such as neoplasms and ...

However, they are associated with common complications including encrustation, infection, pain and discomfort caused by ureteral tissue ... and alleviation of hydronephrosis, novel stent materials ...

As judged from his history, the patient initially appeared to have acute kidney injury (AKI) that was due to lower urinary tract obstruction, resulting in urinary retention with overflow ...

Specific concerns for which he provides consultation and care include: genitourinary trauma, urinary tract infections, vesicoureteral reflux, hydronephrosis or blockage of kidney, ureteral (UVJ) ...