Obstructive Uropathy
Alternate Names : Uropathy - Obstructive
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Obstructive Uropathy Prognosis (Expectations)
If acute obstruction is rapidly diagnosed and repaired, renal damage is minimal or reversible -- regardless of being unilateral or bilateral. If chronic unilateral obstruction is not relieved promptly there could be permanent damage to the kidney. Chronic unilateral obstruction usually does not cause renal insufficiency or failure because most patients have normal function from the other kidney.
Chronic bilateral obstruction may lead to renal insufficiency or failure because both kidneys may become damaged and fail to function even after obstruction is repaired.
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