Successful treatment of lower urinary tract obstruction with peritoneal-amniotic and vesicoamniotic shunting

Lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) which is most commonly caused by posterior urethral valves or urethral atresia, is often associated with high perinatal mortality and morbidity and long-term childhood renal dysfunction or even renal failure. LUTO is an uncommon clinical entity that can be diag...

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Published in:Journal of acute disease 2014, Vol.3 (4), p.332-334
Main Authors: Korucuoğlu, Ümit, Saygi, Anıl Içel, Akpak, Yaşam Kemal, Özdamar, Özkan, Biri, Aydan
Format: Article
Language:English
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Bladder outlet obstruction
LUTO
Pigtail catheter
PUV
Vesicoamniotic shunt
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Summary:Lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) which is most commonly caused by posterior urethral valves or urethral atresia, is often associated with high perinatal mortality and morbidity and long-term childhood renal dysfunction or even renal failure. LUTO is an uncommon clinical entity that can be diagnosed by ultrasonographic examination and is particularly presented by enlarged bladder, hydronephrosis, hydroureter and oligohydramnios. Despite being a rare pathology of the genitourinary tract, detection rates of it is higher than other congenital abnormalities with ultrasonography. Moreover, ultrasonography has become the most widely used diagnostic tool in the diagnosis of LUTO. Pulmonary hypoplasia resulting from severe oligohydramnios is the most common cause of death. Bladder drainage has a critical role on perinatal survival in fetuses with LUTO especially in those predicted to have a poor prognosis. Further interventions and observations of renal therapies may be required in childhood.
ISSN:2221-6189
2221-6189
DOI:10.1016/S2221-6189(14)60071-8