Transitional neonatal hydronephrosis: fact or fantasy

Journal Article · Tue Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1986 · J. Urol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5019920

Homsy, Y L; Williot, P; Danais, S

Hydronephrosis secondary to an anomalous ureteropelvic junction was detected antenatally in more than 60 neonatal renal units Those 21 units that exhibited partial obstruction or dilatation without obstruction were selected for this study. They were assessed and followed by serial diuretic isotope renography (99mtechnetium-diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid augmented with furosemide) and ultrasonography. Excretory urography was used selectively. Of the 17 renal units that could be assessed 88 per cent demonstrated labile ureteropelvic junctions. Indeed, in 3 to 6 months, when the definitive status seemed to be attained, 41 per cent (7 units) had deteriorated, 12 per cent (2 units) remained stable and 47 per cent (8 units) underwent spontaneous improvement. We recommend a 3 to 6-month observation period for patients with hydronephrosis secondary to ureteropelvic junction anomalies when definite obstruction cannot be confirmed by isotope renography.

• OSTI ID: 5019920
• Journal Information: J. Urol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Urol.; (United States); ISSN JOURA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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