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UPJ Obstruction
Alternate Names : Obstruction of the Ureteropelvic Junction, UP Junction Obstruction, Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
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UPJ Obstruction Prognosis (Expectations)
Rapid decompression of the kidney immediately following birth can substantially improve kidney function in an infant with UPJ obstruction diagnosed before the child is born. Early recognition and repair can also preserve future kidney function.
Most patients do well with no long-term consequences, although a small number of patients will require dialysis at some point in their lives as a result of this problem.
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• Definition
• UPJ Obstruction Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• UPJ Obstruction Symptoms & Signs
• UPJ Obstruction Diagnosis & Tests
• UPJ Obstruction Treatment
• UPJ Obstruction Prognosis
• UPJ Obstruction Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Tests & Exams
• BUN
• Creatinine Clearance
• Intravenous Pyelogram
• Pregnancy Ultrasound
• Renal Scan
• Ultrasound
• Voiding Cystourethrogram
Surgery & Procedures
• Stent
Other Topics
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• Back Pain - Low
• Electrolytes
• Fever
• Flank Pain
• Lump in the Abdomen
• Renal
• Urine - Bloody
Review Date : 10/28/2002
Reviewed By : David R. Knowles M.D., Department of Urology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia Campus, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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