Hydronephrosis

With more mothers having ultrasound scans taken of their babies in the womb, doctors are discovering more cases of hydronephrosis, a condition in which the kidney is swollen or distended.

Some researchers have found up to 2 percent of all babies, mostly boys, have prenatal hydronephrosis. Fortunately, most of these children will never have any symptoms because the condition either will clear up or the kidneys will compensate to create normal function.

But for severe or moderate cases that produce symptoms, the treatment usually is surgery. Before the advent of widespread prenatal ultrasound testing, children weren't diagnosed with this condition unless they had symptoms, often after the age of 3 or 4. Today, our experienced physicians work with parents to determine if their child is likely to need surgery.

Should your child require surgery, a skilled team of urologists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and other specialists who have been trained to work with the special needs of developing children will care for your child.

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