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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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Nephrology · Rush Medical College

For AKI, it would have to be bilateral, and then I would consult urology.

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Nephrology · Ascension Borgess Health

Renal ultrasound is safest and serial studies would identify increasing obstruction if present.

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