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Pregnancy hydronephrosis--a longitudinal ultrasonic evaluation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6588967     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The progression of physiological hydronephrosis through the 3 trimesters of pregnancy was assessed by ultrasonic measurement of calyceal diameters in 56 asymptomatic patients in a longitudinal study. A grading system basing on the maximum calyceal diameter was used; 89% of the patients showed at least mild dilatation before delivery. There was a preponderance of the right side being affected. In 6 patients (10.7%), severe dilatation was demonstrable and in all of them its onset appeared to be in the second trimester. The likelihood of progression to moderate or severe dilatation when only mild dilatation is demonstrated in the second trimester is low. Furthermore, it is not common for moderate dilatation in the second trimester to progress to severe dilatation in the third trimester. These findings appear to support the mechanical theory in the genesis of pregnancy hydronephrosis. Rapid regression of calyceal dilatation is not apparent in the first 5 days after delivery.
Authors:
J S Woo; C W Wan; H K Ma
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology     Volume:  24     ISSN:  0004-8666     ISO Abbreviation:  Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol     Publication Date:  1984 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1984-08-02     Completed Date:  1984-08-02     Revised Date:  2009-11-11    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0001027     Medline TA:  Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol     Country:  AUSTRALIA    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  9-13     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Dilatation, Pathologic / diagnosis
Female
Humans
Hydronephrosis / diagnosis*,  pathology
Kidney Calices / pathology
Longitudinal Studies
Postpartum Period
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*,  pathology
Stress, Mechanical
Ultrasonography*

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