Development of pediatric hydronephrosis patients visiting the San Vicente Foundation University Hospital, Medellin, Colombia

• Published in: Iatreia (Medellín, Colombia) Vol. 27; no. 2; p. 147
• Main Authors: Velez-Tejada, Paulina, Nino-Serna, Laura, Serna-Higuita, Lina Maria, Serrano-Gayubo, Ana Katherina, Velez-Echeverri, Catalina, Vanegas-Ruiz, Juan Jose, Abaunza, Javier Mauricio Sierra, Piedrahita-Echeverry, Vilma
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Medellín Universidad de Antioquia, Facultad de Medicina 01.04.2014; Universidad de Antioquía
• Subjects: Birth defects; Child health; Chronic kidney failure; Genetic disorders; Health aspects; Hydronephrosis; Pregnant women; Ultrasound imaging

Hydronephrosis is one of the most common congenital malformations detected on prenatal ultrasounds. Moderate and severe cases are often associated with urological abnormality. OBJECTIVE To describe a series of pediatric patients diagnosed with hydronephrosis determining their etiology, prenatal diag...