Fetal Urinary Obstruction
- causes and risk factors
- signs, symptoms and diagnosis
- pathophysiology
- treatments
- consequences and course
- the patient
- health care team
- community involvement
- resources and references
Causes and Risk Factors
strictures in the UVJ or UPJ
congenital uretral valves
posterior urethral valves - abnormal musocal folds
urine reflux
ureterocoele
duplication anomalies
neurogenic bladder
Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Pathophysiology
Posterior urethral valves - polygenic
Treatments
Usually, treatment is delayed until after birth.
Surgically, a shunt can be made between the bladder and the amniotic sac.
Consequences and Course
Kidney failure can result due to dysplasia from increased pressure. GFR is decreased. Increased pressure leads to ANG II.
Ischemia can result from vasoconstriction, and atrophy is a final result.
The Patient
Health Care Team
Community Involvement
References