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Background: Obstructive uropathyis a major clinical problem defined as the presence of any functional or structural abnormality of the urinary tract that leads to blockage or reduction of urine flow. It accounts for almost 10 % of cases of renal failure. Objective: The purpose ofthis review articleis to evaluate the different Obstructive Uropathy treatment options that could be offered for patients suffering from this condition. Methodology: A medical literature search using Pubmed/Medline that addressed both the pathophysiology and treatment of obstructive uropathy was performed. Conclusion:Various causes are claimed for the occurrence of obstructive uropathy. Once presence of obstruction is confirmed, intervention is warranted.The type of intervention depends on the location of the obstruction, its degree, and its cause, as well as the presence or absence of concomitant diseases and complications, and the general condition of the patient.


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[Hamad Alhothaily, saad Almasari, Abdulrahman Binswilim, Adel Binsultan, Garmmallah Alzahrani, Khalid Alasous and Hussain Albarqi. (2017); OBSTRUCTIVE UROPATHY AND ITS TREATMENT Int. J. of Adv. Res. 5 (Feb). 1105-1108] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com


Hamad Alhothaily
Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz university

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Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/3258      
DOI URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/3258