Unilateral post-obstructive diuresis in the neonate

J Urol. 1992 Feb;147(2):430-2. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)37258-0.

Abstract

A total of 3 neonates exhibited severe post-obstructive diuresis after relief of unilateral ureteral obstruction. Of the neonates 2 had normal kidneys contralaterally while 1 had a contralateral kidney that was dysplastic. Urinary output exceeded oral intake initially in all 3 patients necessitating intravenous supplementation for up to 10 days. Stabilization resulted from an increase in oral intake rather than a decrease in diuresis. Unilateral post-obstructive diuresis is extremely uncommon but it may occur in the neonate because of the unique features of the renal physiology encountered in this age patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diuresis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Kidney / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Nephrostomy, Percutaneous
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Stents
  • Ureteral Obstruction / congenital
  • Ureteral Obstruction / physiopathology
  • Ureteral Obstruction / surgery*