Prenatal Hydronephrosis by Jackeline Sanchez https://padlet.com/jackosanchez19/4tklfkwk112xw939 en-us 2020-04-10 00:02:42 UTC 2020-04-17 05:13:38 UTC hello@padlet.com jackosanchez19 https://padlet.com/jackosanchez19/4tklfkwk112xw939/wish/501409685 What is prenatal hydronephrosis?
Hydronephrosis is a common condition for fetal that consists of the swelling of one or both kidneys due to a blockage of urine in the passage. There are three stages of hydronephrosis: mild resolves on its own, moderate where symptoms do not progress, and severe which can lead to kidney damage. ]]> 2020-04-10 00:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jackosanchez19/4tklfkwk112xw939/wish/501409685 Jacob jackosanchez19 https://padlet.com/jackosanchez19/4tklfkwk112xw939/wish/501420355 When Jacob was 2 months old he had surgery from being diagnosed with hydronephrosis when I was pregnant. ]]> 2020-04-10 00:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jackosanchez19/4tklfkwk112xw939/wish/501420355 Diagnosing Hydronephrosis jackosanchez19 https://padlet.com/jackosanchez19/4tklfkwk112xw939/wish/502579562 Hydronephrosis is observed through an ultrasound. Continuous ultrasounds called renal ultrasounds are composed so that the urology team may gain a more complete understanding of the hydronephrosis and monitor the child’s condition. From this diagnosis there are many possible outcomes.  For Jacob I was told kidney could be normal when he was born, he could possibly stay with a dilated kidney with limitations, he could go through surgery, and there was a chance that his kidney could not be saved and would be left with one kidney and have limitations throughout his life.  ]]> 2020-04-10 23:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jackosanchez19/4tklfkwk112xw939/wish/502579562 Born with Hydronephrosis jackosanchez19 https://padlet.com/jackosanchez19/4tklfkwk112xw939/wish/502617719 Often when a child is born hydronephrosis goes away, meaning the kidney drains to its regular size. In other cases where the kidney remains dilated a treatment in order to drain the urine takes place. A thin tube called a catheter is inserted into the bladder in an attempt to drain the urine. Since there is a blockage in the passage, a surgical procedure is done in order to clear the passage. ]]> 2020-04-11 02:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jackosanchez19/4tklfkwk112xw939/wish/502617719 Surgery jackosanchez19 https://padlet.com/jackosanchez19/4tklfkwk112xw939/wish/502638118 The surgical procedure used to repair a blockage of the kidney is called a robot assisted pyeloplasty. This surgery is commonly done to remove what is called utereopelvic junction obstruction (UPJ). During a robotic assisted pyeloplasty surgeons use tiny cameas and insert them through a tiny incision to remove narrow part of the obstruction and the healthy portions are reconnected to a drainage system. This system will take about two to three weeks to drain out the urine through a tube. The child remains in the hospital for two or three days. ]]> 2020-04-11 03:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jackosanchez19/4tklfkwk112xw939/wish/502638118 Post-Surgery jackosanchez19 https://padlet.com/jackosanchez19/4tklfkwk112xw939/wish/502645559 After surgery, the child wear two diapers for about two to three weeks. During those two weeks the incision is healing and the kidney is draining. The child uses diaper for their regular movements and another one over where a small hose connected to their kidney is draining the urine. During the follow up appointment the doctor removes the drainer by pulling it out. a small hole, which needs to remain dry, will heal after about a week. ]]> 2020-04-11 03:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jackosanchez19/4tklfkwk112xw939/wish/502645559 Growing Up jackosanchez19 https://padlet.com/jackosanchez19/4tklfkwk112xw939/wish/502652653 From a successful surgery, a child is able to begin a new adventure with no restrictions. Typically, children will not show any lasting effects of the condition. ]]> 2020-04-11 04:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jackosanchez19/4tklfkwk112xw939/wish/502652653 Causes of Hydronephrosis jackosanchez19 https://padlet.com/jackosanchez19/4tklfkwk112xw939/wish/502653496
  • UPJ obstruction is a blockage at the point where the kidney meets the ureter
  • UVJ obstruction is a blockage at the point where the ureter
  • Posterior urethral valves (PUV) are an obstruction that occurs prior to birth in males that is caused by pieces of tissue in the area of the prostatic urethra.
  • Ureterocele occurs when the ureter does not develop properly and causes a small pouch into the bladder.
  • Vesicoureteral reflux occurs when urine in the bladder flows back into the ureters and often back into the kidneys.
  • Ectopic Ureter drains urine somewhere outside the bladder.
  • Neurogenic Bladder is a condition in which the nerves that carry messages from the bladder to the brain and from the brain to the muscles of the bladder do not work properly.

    • ]]>     2020-04-11 04:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jackosanchez19/4tklfkwk112xw939/wish/502653496     Resources jackosanchez19 https://padlet.com/jackosanchez19/4tklfkwk112xw939/wish/502655554 The best resource for a parent is the doctor that will be taking care of their child's surgery. Asking as many questions as possible will help them through this process. Also reading articles about it from different medical doctors might help. For a more visual experience, educating themselves through dependable videos can give a better understanding.  ]]> 2020-04-11 04:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jackosanchez19/4tklfkwk112xw939/wish/502655554