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Severe hydroureteronephrosis in both kidneys with marked renal cortical thinning and blunting of the renal calyces. bun is 69, creatinine is 6.5, egfr is 10. can he still live a healthy, long, quality life?

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An eGFR of 10 is not compatible with a healthy state. The person will likely need chronic dialysis and may be a kidney transplant. It is imperative to consult a nephrologist to ascertain if any of the damage is reversible. for info: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/kidney-disease/diagnosis/#:~:text=Chronic%20kidney%20disease%20(CKD)%20can,may%20not%20be%20working%20normally.

Answered 5/18/2022

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

This person has severe bilateral obstructive nephropathy due to bladder outlet obstruction. Once the retention is relieved either by foley catheter or procedure, renal function may or may not recover which depends on the duration of obstruction. Without partial improvement and unchanged eGFR after one month, this person can survive for 1-2 years without dialysis but much longer with dialysis.

Answered 5/17/2022

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