Successful pregnancy following haemodialysis and pyeloplasty

A successful pregnancy in a patient who presented with renal failure secondary to pelvi-ureteric obstruction is described. Haemodialysis was instituted during the pregnancy. An Anderson-Hynes pyeloplasty was performed, probably preventing deterioration of remaining renal function. Metabolic acidosis was managed using additional bicarbonate in the dialysate. An active, multidisciplinary approach is recommended in the management of such patients.