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[Fetal hydronephrosis].

P J Osther1, A Agertoft, E Thybo

  • 1Urologisk og paediatrisk afdeling, Odense Sygehus.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|February 25, 1991
PubMed
Summary
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Expectant management is preferable for fetal hydronephrosis, avoiding invasive prenatal interventions. This approach offers a better prognosis, especially for unilateral cases, compared to surgical or stenting procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Perinatology
  • Fetal Medicine
  • Pediatric Urology

Context:

  • Prenatal diagnosis of fetal hydronephrosis is increasingly feasible.
  • Antenatal intervention strategies for fetal hydronephrosis are debated.
  • Evaluating outcomes of expectant management versus in utero intervention is crucial.

Purpose:

  • To assess the outcomes of expectant (non-interventional) management for prenatally diagnosed fetal hydronephrosis.
  • To compare the results of conservative management with those of invasive prenatal interventions.
  • To determine the optimal management strategy for fetal hydronephrosis.

Summary:

  • This study reviewed 14 cases of suspected fetal hydronephrosis managed expectantly.
  • Transient hydronephrosis resolved without sequelae in four cases.

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  • Unilateral hydronephrosis generally had a good prognosis, while bilateral cases had poorer outcomes, often linked to other malformations.
  • Three infants with multiple malformations/chromosomal anomalies died postnatally.
  • Expectant management showed preferable outcomes compared to disappointing results from fetal surgery or vesico-amniotic stents.

    • Impact:

    • Findings suggest that conservative prenatal management is often preferable to in utero intervention for fetal hydronephrosis.
    • This research informs clinical decision-making regarding the management of fetal urinary tract anomalies.
    • Highlights the importance of considering associated malformations in prognosis and management planning.