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Antenatal hydronephrosis
Severe antenatal bilateral hydronephrosis (11 mm and 17 mm) found in the 23 week ultrasound. Will this cause major kidney damage and any other complications in the new born. Can this be treated after delivery or at neonatal stage. Please suggest
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Dr. Anil Kumar Sanwal
Urologist
25 yrs exp
Jhansi
It is to be regularly followed up by ultrasonography for increase or decrease in pattern of hydronephrosis with the time.Increasing degree of hydronephrosis may cause potential renal dreangement and may require corrective surgery/procedures in neonatal period
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