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[Neonatal urinary ascites. Considerations on its diagnosis and treatment].
- Source :
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Archivos espanoles de urologia [Arch Esp Urol] 1992 Jul-Aug; Vol. 45 (6), pp. 533-9. - Publication Year :
- 1992
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Abstract
- Seven cases with neonatal urinary ascites are described. In all of the cases the underlying cause was an anatomical or functional obstructive uropathy of the lower urinary tract, the most common pathology being neurogenic bladder secondary to lumbosacral dysphagia. The techniques utilized for patient evaluation (ultrasound, serial micturition cystourethrography and IVP) are described and the findings afforded by each diagnostic technique are presented. The value of serial micturition cystourethrography is underscored. In our view, it is convenient to perform initial diversion by percutaneous nephrostomy, suprapubic punction or placement of a urethral catheter, according to the level of the etiologic process. The definitive surgical approach will depend on the results of subsequent radiologic controls and the existing uropathy.
- Subjects :
- Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Ascites diagnosis
Ascites therapy
Urine
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- Spanish; Castilian
- ISSN :
- 0004-0614
- Volume :
- 45
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Archivos espanoles de urologia
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 1510492