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Urinary Tract Obstruction: Follow-up
Updated: Oct 31, 2008
Outcome and Prognosis
The prognosis of urinary tract obstruction depends on the cause, location, degree, and duration of obstruction, as well as the presence of a urinary tract infection. The longer the duration of obstruction, the greater the severity of obstruction, and the presence of a concomitant infection can lead to a worse prognosis. The prognosis is favorable if the renal function is normal, the infection is cleared, and the obstruction is relieved in a timely manner.
Future and Controversies
As time goes on, new procedures emerge and old procedures are modified to relieve urinary tract obstruction. In addition, with newer cameras and equipment and the use of laparoscopy, surgical intervention is becoming more advanced.
The authors and editors of eMedicine gratefully acknowledge the contributions of previous coauthor Martin I Resnick, MD, to the development and writing of this article.
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Keywords
urinary tract obstruction, obstructive uropathy, obstructive nephropathy, lower urinary tract obstruction, upper urinary tract obstruction, hydronephrosis, hydroureteronephrosis, urethral catheter, urethral catheterization, suprapubic catheter, ureteral stent, nephrostomy tube
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