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Obstructive uropathy
Alternative names:
uropathy - obstructive
Definition:
A disorder involving blockage of the flow of urine, resulting in the backup of urine and injury to the kidney(s).
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Obstructive uropathy occurs when the kidney produces urine in the normal manner but the urine cannot drain normally because of an obstruction. Urine backs-up and causes damage to the kidney(s).
Obstructive uropathy is further differentiated by whether it affects one or both kidneys, and whether it developed suddenly (acute) or slowly (chronic). See the following documents:
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