Obstructive Uropathy

Margo Girardi; Nathan Martin

doi:10.1016/j.ehmc.2015.03.010

Obstructive Uropathy

Margo Girardi, Nathan Martin

Division of Hospital Medicine

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Abstract

Obstructive uropathy is blockage of urinary flow anywhere along the urinary tract. Obstructive uropathy can be asymptomatic or present as pain, nausea, vomiting, hematuria, or change in urinary flow. When obstructive uropathy is considered, a full physical examination is needed. Laboratory tests include a basic metabolic panel, complete blood count, and urinalysis. Ultrasonography, computed tomography, and MRI are the most common imaging tests used to diagnose obstructive uropathy. Ultrasonography is the most cost-effective and safe for patients and therefore a good initial modality. Medical treatment depends on cause. Surgical treatment of obstructive uropathy includes ureteral stents and percutaneous nephrostomy tubes.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	328-341
Number of pages	14
Journal	Hospital Medicine Clinics
Volume	4
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ehmc.2015.03.010
State	Published - Jul 1 2015

Keywords

Benign prostatic hypertrophy
Hydronephrosis
Nephrolithiasis
Obstructive uropathy
Percutaneous nephrostomy
Retroperitoneal fibrosis
Ureteral stent
Urinary tract obstruction

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