Bilateral Hydronephrosis
Alternate Names : Hydronephrosis - Bilateral
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Treatment
Treating bilateral hydronephrosis includes two facets: relieving obstruction and treating the underlying disorder responcible for the hydronephrosis. Bilateral hydronephrosis results usually (but not always) due to a blockage below the level of the bladder. Thus, placing a foley catheter may relieve the obstruction.
Draining the bladder or relieving pressure through percutaneous nephrostomy tubes are other options. Once the obstruction is dealt with, then attention must be paid to treat the underlying cause (such as an enlarged prostate).
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