Open AccessOutcome of PUV Patients Following Ablation in a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Author(s) -
Hiwote Girma Assefa,
Hanna Getachew,
Abilo Tadesse,
Woubedel Kiflu,
Fisseha Temesgen,
F.B. Dejene,
Tihiteegussie Mammo
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
research and reports in urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.506
H-Index - 20
ISSN - 2253-2447
DOI - 10.2147/rru.s322822
Subject(s) - medicine , ablation , creatinine , renal function , proteinuria , kidney disease , posterior urethral valve , urinary system , retrospective cohort study , surgery , urology , kidney
Posterior urethral valve (PUV) is the most common cause of congenital lower urinary tract obstruction in boys. It is considered that early diagnosis and intervention have good outcomes in terms of renal function, though the varying extent of embryological insult requires these boys to remain in extended follow-up and care.