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Pathophysiology of Renal Obstruction

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Renal obstruction can be caused by intrinsic or extrinsic factors that affect the ureters, bladder, or urethra. Most of the literature concerning the pathophysiology of renal obstruction has focused on unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) or bilateral ureteral obstruction (BUO). Table 15.1 lists possible causes of renal obstruction.

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Cannon, G.M., Lee, R.S. (2011). Pathophysiology of Renal Obstruction. In: Chapple, C., Steers, W. (eds) Practical Urology: Essential Principles and Practice. Springer Specialist Surgery Series. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-034-0_15

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