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Obstructive hydroureteronephrosis on right secondary to a distal ureteral stone(7mm). kidney is inflamed. what are my options?

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Ureteral stone: If you have hydro you need to do something to get rid of the stone causing hydro Either you need a per-cutaneous Nephrostomy or a ureteral stint to unblock your kidney then arrangements can be made to remove the stone

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 12/14/2015

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