How do you evaluate for clinically significant ureteral obstruction in a pregnant patient with AKI, since physiological hydronephrosis on kidney ultrasound is common?
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How would you evaluate for clinically significant ureteral obstruction in a pregnant patient with AKI, given that physiological hydronephrosis on kidney ultrasound is common?
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Nephrology · Rush Medical College
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For AKI, it would have to be bilateral, and then I would consult urology.
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Nephrology · Ascension Borgess Health
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Renal ultrasound is safest and serial studies would identify increasing obstruction if present.
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