The advances in utilization of USG in antenatal routine follow-up resulted with increased diagnosis of antenatal hydronephrosis (ANH). This study was conducted to elaborate the epidemiological and clinical characteristics, management, outcomes, and possible risk factors of the ANH. A total of 229 cases diagnosed with ANH during the antenatal follow-up at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of OndokuzMayis University between 2004 and 2022 were included. The ANH was defined as an USG finding suggesting a hydronephrosis 7 mm. The epidemiological and clinical characteristics, risk factors, treatment and outcomes in the postnatal period were assessed retrospectively. About 75% of the cases were male, 8% were premature births, and the mean gestational week of diagnosis was 22±3 weeks. About 43.7% of mothers had urinary tract infections, and family history of a kidney disease was present in 24.5% of mothers’ and 20.5% of fathers’ family histories.38.7% of cases undergone surgery. At the end of 6-month follow-up, 37.3% had regressed and 38.7% of them had stable hydronephrosis, and 18.9% of them had normal findings in USG. Male gender, increased gestational urinary tract infections, and family histories of parents for a kidney disease were found as possible risk factors for development of ANH. Close follow-up and timely intervention including surgery provides favorable outcomes in these cases.
Antenatal hydronephrosis antenatal ultrasonography ANH epidemiology risk factors ANH surgery ANH outcomes
Antenatal hydronephrosis antenatal ultrasonography ANH epidemiology risk factors ANH surgery ANH outcomes
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Konular | Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi |
Bölüm | Research Article |
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Erken Görünüm Tarihi | 18 Mart 2023 |
Yayımlanma Tarihi | 18 Mart 2023 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 17 Şubat 2023 |
Kabul Tarihi | 23 Şubat 2023 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2023 Cilt: 40 Sayı: 1 |
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