Hydronephrosis in pregnancy: Critical factors determining urinary catheter use
Obstetric Medicine: The Medicine of Pregnancy
Published online on June 24, 2025
Abstract
Obstetric Medicine, Volume 19, Issue 1, Page 40-45, March 2026.
BackgroundPregnancy causes physiological changes, including ureteral compression by the enlarged uterus, leading to hydronephrosis in 90% of cases, though only 3% are symptomatic. This study evaluates outcomes in pregnant women with hydronephrosis managed ...
BackgroundPregnancy causes physiological changes, including ureteral compression by the enlarged uterus, leading to hydronephrosis in 90% of cases, though only 3% are symptomatic. This study evaluates outcomes in pregnant women with hydronephrosis managed ...