Acute Unilateral Obstructive Uropathy
Alternate Names : Obstructive Uropathy - Unilateral - Acute, Ureteral Obstruction
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Treatment
Treatment focuses on eliminating or minimizing the obstruction.
Antibiotics may be given if there is a urinary tract infection.
Stents or drains placed in the ureter or in the renal pelvis may provide short-term relief of symptoms. Surgery to repair the underlying cause of the obstruction will usually eliminate the problem.
Nephrectomy (removal of the kidney) or nephrotomy (incision into the kidney) may be required if the kidney functions poorly or is severely infected.
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