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Can Pelviectasis Be Resolved After The Obstruction Is Taken Care Of?

Can pelviecatasis be resovled after the obstuction is taken care of? age 76 ht 5' wt-140. Seems I had and obstruction in 2005 but was not told about it. My GFR was going done so my FP referred me to a kidney specialist who discovered the hydroneprosis-referred to a urologist-cat scan states I also have pelviectasis
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if the obstruction is present for more than 70 days, it will not be reversible. if the obstruction is present for less than 70 days, then some improvements in renal function is expected.
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Can Pelviectasis Be Resolved After The Obstruction Is Taken Care Of?

if the obstruction is present for more than 70 days, it will not be reversible. if the obstruction is present for less than 70 days, then some improvements in renal function is expected.