Risk factors for postobstructive diuresis in pediatric patients with ureteropelvic junction obstruction, following open pyeloplasty in three high complexity institutions

• Published in: Journal of pediatric urology Vol. 14; no. 3; pp. 260.e1 - 260.e4
• Main Authors: Pedraza Bermeo, Adriana M., Ortiz Zableh, Ana María, Castillo, Mariangel, Pérez Niño, Jaime Francisco
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2018
• Subjects: Diuresis; Hydronephrosis; Polyuria; Risk factors; Ureteric obstruction; Diuresis; Ureteric obstruction; Polyuria; Risk factors; Hydronephrosis

Postobstructive diuresis (POD) is a polyuric state in which large quantities of salt and water are eliminated after solving a urinary tract obstruction. These patients are at increased risk of severe dehydration, electrolytic disturbances, hypovolemic shock, and death. Ureteropelvic junction obstruc...