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Title
Bilateral pelviureteric junction obstruction causing renal failure in two elderly patients.
Publication Date
1989-05-16
Author(s)
Kerr, P G
Wilson, D M
Lawson, P S
Dawborn, J K
Type of document
Journal Article
Abstract
Two elderly patients presented with renal failure due to pelviureteric junction (PUJ) obstruction. After dialysis, obstruction was relieved by percutaneous nephrostomy and the diagnosis was established radiologically. Differential renal function was assessed by direct measurement or isotope scanning. Surgical correction resulted in both patients remaining free of dialysis at follow-up 2 years later. PUJ obstruction is an uncommon cause of renal failure, particularly in the elderly, but is potentially correctable.
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Citation
American Journal of Nephrology; 9(1): 47-50
Jornal Title
American journal of nephrology

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