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Bilateral Hydronephrosis

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Oct 09, 2019


Bilateral Hydronephrosis

When both kidneys stretch, they can be blocked separately. But usually they are blocked as urine exits the bladder in the 'urethra'. In boys a valve like blockage can result in stretching of both kidneys (posterior urethral valve - PUV).


Immediate endoscopic intervention after birth is essential to prevent urine infection and kidney failure.

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