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Uropatía obstructiva - Información general

Nombres alternativos

Uropatía de tipo obstructivo

Definición:

Es una afección en la cual el flujo urinario se bloquea, haciendo que éste se represe y lesione uno o ambos riñones.

Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo:

La uropatía obstructiva se presenta cuando la orina no puede drenar a través de un uréter (conducto que transporta la orina desde los riñones hasta al vejiga). La orina se acumula en el riñón y provoca su inflamación (hidronefrosis).

Esta enfermedad se clasifica dependiendo de si afecta a uno o ambos riñones o si se presenta de manera súbita o prolongada:

Las causas comunes de la uropatía obstructiva incluyen las siguientes:

  • Fecha de revisión: 1/24/2008
  • Versión en inglés revisada por:Marc A. Greenstein, D.O., F.A.C.O.S. Urologist, Somerset Medical Center in Somerville, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
  • Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc

Referencias

Wein AJ. Campbell - Walsh Urology. 9th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2007.

Goldman L, Ausiello D. Cecil Textbook of Medicine, 22nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2004:741-742.

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