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Predictive Value of Pressure Flow Studies for the Functional Outcome of Reconstructive Surgery for Hydronephrosis
Author(s) -
DJURHUUS J. C.,
SØRENSEN S. S.,
JØRGENSEN T. M.,
TAAGEHØJJENSEN F.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1985.tb08974.x
Subject(s) - hydronephrosis , medicine , reconstructive surgery , surgery , predictive value , urinary system
Summary— In 22 of 40 patients with unilateral hydronephrosis the pressure flow study was compared with the outcome of surgery. Seventeen of the 22 patients had impaired function before surgery as judged from the 2‐min uptake on the renogram. The pressure flow study as a measure of pre‐operative obstruction showed no relation to the functional outcome of surgery. Patients with obstructed pressure flow studies as well as those without signs of obstruction either remained stable or improved after surgery. It was concluded that pressure flow studies are of no value in predicting the outcome of surgery for hydronephrosis.