Renal Insufficiency in a Solitary Kidney Secondary to Hydronephrosis of Pregnancy

Abstract
A case is reported of renal insufficiency in a solitary kidney secondary to hydronephrosis of pregnancy. Evidence supporting obstruction on a mechanical basis is presented. This entity should be considered when pursuing a correctable cause for functional renal deterioration in pregnant women. The clinical importance of this entity in the management of renal insufficiency in the pregnant woman is discussed.

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