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Pelvi Ureteric Junction Obstruction

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  What is Pelviureteric Junction Obstruction ? It is a blockage or narrowing between the kidney pelvis and the ureter. PUJO impairs drainage of urine and this causes the urine to remain collected in the kidney causing swelling (Hydronephrosis). If it increases progressively then it causes back pressure on kidneys and subsequently affects the renal functions and may lead to a non functioning kidney. How common is PUJ obstruction? About 1 in 1500 childran have PUJ obstruction from birth (congenital). PUJ obstruction is one of the conditions that can cause hydronephrosis, which is the most common condition found in prenatal ultraound. What are the symptoms of PUJ obstruction? Sometimes there aren’t any outward symptoms of PUJ obstruction and it is only found when an ultrasound shows that the kidneys are swollen. This is called hydronephrosis. Some children may experience back or side (flank) pain, or a urinary tract infection (UTI). Some children experience pain that comes and goes. H...

Pediatric Urology

  Pediatric Urology What Is Pediatric Urology? Children frequently suffer from Genito-urinary disorders. Infants are not able to comprehensively express the discomfort due to these disorders. In such a scenario, a trained and experienced  pediatric urologist  is required.  Pediatric urologists  are the doctors that diagnose and treat various Genito-urinary disorders in children. The genito-urinary system includes ureter, kidney, bladder, and reproductive organs. It has been estimated that of all the disorders requiring surgery in children, almost 50% of them are associated with the Genito-urinary system. These disorders may include both congenital as well as acquired. A  pediatric urologist  is an expert in handling the simple as well as complex cases of the Genito-urinary tract in infants and children. How Pediatric Urology Is Different From Adult Urology? Pediatric urology  is quite different from adult urology. The symptoms of pediatric disorde...

Pelvi Ureteric Junction Obstruction

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  What is Pelviureteric Junction Obstruction ? It is a blockage or narrowing between the kidney pelvis and the ureter. PUJO impairs drainage of urine and this causes the urine to remain collected in the kidney causing swelling (Hydronephrosis). If it increases progressively then it causes back pressure on kidneys and subsequently affects the renal functions and may lead to a non functioning kidney. How common is PUJ obstruction? About 1 in 1500 childran have PUJ obstruction from birth (congenital). PUJ obstruction is one of the conditions that can cause hydronephrosis, which is the most common condition found in prenatal ultraound. What are the symptoms of PUJ obstruction? Sometimes there aren’t any outward symptoms of PUJ obstruction and it is only found when an ultrasound shows that the kidneys are swollen. This is called hydronephrosis. Some children may experience back or side (flank) pain, or a urinary tract infection (UTI). Some children experience pain that comes and goes. H...