A 43-year-old member asked:
could you tell me what are some common reasons behind urinary tract blockages in a 1 yr old boy?
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Dr. Jay Park answered
50 years experience Pediatrics
Congenital causes: Three common obstructions are ureteropelvic junction obstruction, ureterocele, and posterior urethral valve.
Answered on Apr 27, 2013
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