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How would you treat a pregnant woman of 18 weeks with sever painless hydronephrosis on her left kidney? would you let it go untreated being watched? or would you perform a percutaneous nephrostomy? or what else? thanks!
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Not from pregnancy: U r probably seeing an OB dr.. Best consult with experienced urologist. Management depends upon presence and thickness of kidney cortex (functional part of kidney), may require a temporary percutaneous jj tube between bladder & kidney or nephrostomy tube (placed thru posterior abdominal wall, best by interventional radiologist) for duration of pregnancy. Need BUN & creatinine checked now.
Answered 6/10/2014
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