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World J Clin Urol. Nov 24, 2014; 3(3): 283-294
Published online Nov 24, 2014. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v3.i3.283
Published online Nov 24, 2014. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v3.i3.283
Postnatal management of antenatally detected hydronephrosis
Gyanendra Sharma, Departemnt of Urology, Chitale Clinic Pvt. Ltd, Solapur 413001, Maharashtra, India
Anshu Sharma, Department of Radiology, Chitale Clinic Pvt. Ltd., Solapur 413001, Maharashtra, India
Author contributions: Both the authors were involved in the collection of data, analyzing it, preparing the manuscript and revising it and have seen the final version of the article.
Correspondence to: Gyanendra Sharma, MS, MCh, DNB, Departemnt of Urology, Chitale Clinic Pvt. Ltd, 165 D Railway Lines, Solapur 413001, Maharashtra, India. drgrsharma@gmail.com
Telephone: +91-217-2319251 Fax: +91-217-2319253
Received: April 27, 2014
Revised: August 5, 2014
Accepted: August 27, 2014
Published online: November 24, 2014
Revised: August 5, 2014
Accepted: August 27, 2014
Published online: November 24, 2014
Abstract
With the increasing use of ultrasonography, congenital anomalies are often picked in utero. Antenatally detected hydronephrosis is amongst the most commonly detected abnormality. The management of this condition has raised considerable debate amongst clinicians dealing with it. This article is written with an idea to provide comprehensive information regarding the postnatal management of antenatally detected hydronephrosis. A detailed review of the current literature on this topic is provided. Also, guidelines have been given to facilitate the management of this condition.
Keywords: Antenatal hydronephrosis, Ultrasonography, Pelvi ureteric junction obstruction, Megaureter, Hydronephrosis, Multicystic dysplastic kidney
Core tip: This article provides practical guidelines for the postnatal management of antenatally detected hydronephrosis.