CHAPTER 1:Risk Factors and Diseases Causing Chronic Kidney Disease
Topic 13Obstructive Uropathy
Obstructive Uropathy is a blockage that may be caused by kidney stones, prostate enlargement or a birth defect of the urinary tract. This blockage stops the normal flow of urine out of the kidney, making it difficult for the body to get rid of wastes and extra fluid.
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The Principles and Practice of NephrologyMosbyBook Second Edition
The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and TherapyMerckBook, Chapter 217www.merck.com
Stay in Touch-Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Other Causes of Kidney DiseaseBaxter and AAKPBookletwww.kidneydirections.com
Stay in Touch- How Your Kidneys Work and Why Sometimes They Don'tBaxter and AAKPBookletwww.kidneydirections.com

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