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Treatment and prognosis for unilateral hydronephrosis depend on what is causing the kidney swelling. Treatment may include: A ureteral stent (tube that allows the ureter to drain into the bladder; A nephrostomy tube (allows the blocked urine to drain through the back; Antib...[read article]
Tests for Hydronephrosis
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Ultrasound of Kidney
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An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is a special x-ray examination of the kidneys, bladder, and ureters (the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Computed tomography (also known as CT, CT scan, CAT, or computerized axial tomography) scans use x rays to produce precise cross-sectional images of anatomical stru... More
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A computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body. See also: Cranial CT scan; Lumbosacral sp... More
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Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body. More
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A voiding cystourethrogram is an x-ray examination of the bladder and urethra that is performed while the bladder is emptying. More
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Medical Procedures for Hydronephrosis
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A ureteral stent is a thin, flexible tube threaded into the ureter to help urine drain from the kidney to the bladder or to an external collection system. More
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Percutaneous Insertion of Nephrostomy Tube
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Treatment of Underlying Disorders
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Surgical Procedures for Hydronephrosis
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A urinary diversion involves removal of the urinary bladder and adjacent tissues and organs, and re-routing of the urinary stream. This may involve creation of an a... More
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