Obstructive uropathy

Question 1

What is obstructive uropathy?

Answer 1

Blockage or urine flow caused by BPH/renal stones

Question 2

What is the pathoenesis of obstructive uropathy?

Answer 2

Obstruction = Urine retention and build up
= Increase KUB pressure
= reflux/backlog of urine in renal pelvis
= hydronpheresis (dilated renal veins)
=Prone to infections

Question 3

What is the Sx of obstructive uropathy?

Answer 3

Usually associated with cause.
Tho may present asx if one kidney involved

Question 4

Treating obstructive uropathy?

Answer 4

Relieve pressure - catheterization
treat cause and complications