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hydronephrosis [‚hī·drə·nə′frō·səs] (medicine) Accumulation of urine in and distension of the renal pelvis and calyces due to obstructed outflow. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 6,16,17) Approximately 50% of patients have renal malformations, most commonly horseshoe kidney, hydronephrosis, or unilateral agenesis. TCDD-induced hyperplasia of the ureteral epithelium produces hydronephrosis in murine fetuses. The goals of bladder management are to prevent upper and lower urinary tract complications, including hydronephrosis, renal calculi, bladder calculi, and vesicoureteral reflux. |
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