Results of a practical protocol for management of prenatally detected hydronephrosis due to ureteropelvic junction obstruction

KARNAK İ., Woo L. L., Shah S. N., Sirajuddin A., Ross J. H.

PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL, vol.25, no.1, pp.61-67, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 25 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00383-008-2294-6
  • Journal Name: PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.61-67
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Several algorithms exist for the management of prenatally diagnosed hydronephrosis due to ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO). We utilize a conservative and practical approach emphasizing observation, with less frequent use of renal flow scans (RFS). We reviewed the results of 143 pediatric patients with congenital UPJO managed at our institution, focusing on surveillance and selective utilization of RFS, according to a standardized protocol.