Hydronephrosis : Prenatal and Postnatal Evaluation and Management - 26/08/14
, William R. Armstrong, MD b, Max Maizels, MD aRésumé |
Antenatal hydronephrosis (ANH) is one of the most frequently detected abnormalities found on routine prenatal ultrasounds, affecting 1% to 4.5% of all pregnancies. Despite its prevalence, there continues to be uncertainty regarding the clinical impact after birth. Prognosis depends on the severity of the dilation. Expectant prenatal management is the rule with fetal intervention rarely needed in a few select cases. Ureteropelvic junction obstruction and vesicoureteral reflux are the most common postnatal diagnoses. A renal and bladder ultrasound is essential in the follow-up of patients with ANH and helps dictate further investigation with voiding cystourethrography and/or diuretic renography.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Hydronephrosis, Radiology, Antenatal diagnosis, Vesicoureteral reflux, Obstructive uropathy, Urinary tract infections
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Vol 41 - N° 3
P. 661-678 - septembre 2014 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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