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Hi there, is it a usual practice for urology team to check ureters & renal calyces on u/s when they remove urine catheters post urine retention to rule out hydronephrosis that the retention might have caused?

Q: hi there, is it a usual practice for urology team to check ureters & renal calyces on u/s when they remove urine catheters post urine retention to rule out hydronephrosis that the retention might have caused?

: It depends on individual circumstance and is not a routine

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It depends on individual circumstance and is not a routine

Answered 1/6/2023

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A member asked:

Hi there, is it a usual practice for urology team to check ureters & renal calyces on u/s when they remove urine catheters post urine retention to rule out hydronephrosis that the retention might have caused?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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