Open AccessUrine neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin identifies unilateral and bilateral urinary tract obstruction
Author(s) -
Meghan E. Sise,
Catherine S. Forster,
Eric A. Singer,
David Solá-Del Valle,
Barry Hahn,
Kai M. SchmidtOtt,
Jonathan Barasch,
Thomas L. Nickolas
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
nephrology dialysis transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.654
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1460-2385
pISSN - 0931-0509
DOI - 10.1093/ndt/gfr569
Subject(s) - lipocalin , medicine , urinary system , creatinine , renal function , urine , case control study , acute kidney injury , kidney , medical record , retrospective cohort study , urology , gelatinase , surgery , gastroenterology , matrix metalloproteinase
Urinary tract obstruction (UTO) is a common problem that can lead to permanent loss of kidney function. Unilateral UTO may be difficult to diagnose. Urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated Lipocalin (uNGAL) may identify unilateral and bilateral UTO.
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