AN OBSTRUCTIVE UROPATHY IN PREGNANCY: GYNECOLOGICAL AND OBSTETRIC PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

Pregnancy-related physiological changes might make women more susceptible to diseases such obstructive uropathy, urinary tract infections and nephrolithiasis, etc. Obstructive uropathy is one of the prevalent conditions observed during pregnancy period. Most frequent cause of obstructive uropathy during pregnancy is ureteral compression by the gravid uterus. Conservative therapy of managing this condition includes uses of antibiotics and intravenous fluids, etc. However, if it doesn't work, urine diversion and antibiotic prophylaxis are required. Similarly magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasonography can be suggested as diagnostic techniques due to their safety and effectiveness in identifying condition like obstructive uropathy. This article highlights gynecological perspectives of Obstructive Uropathy in pregnancy.