Learn About Posterior Urethral Valves
- Posterior urethral valves
Atrium Health Levine Children's Nephrology
Donald Weaver is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Weaver is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Posterior Urethral Valves. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Urethral Valves, Togaviridae Disease, Feingold Syndrome, and Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome. Dr. Weaver is currently accepting new patients.
Mandy Rickard practices in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Rickard is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Posterior Urethral Valves. Her top areas of expertise are Posterior Urethral Valves, Hydronephrosis, Reflux Nephropathy, Kidney Transplant, and Lithotripsy.
Armando Lorenzo practices in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Lorenzo is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Posterior Urethral Valves. His top areas of expertise are Hydronephrosis, Posterior Urethral Valves, Hypospadias, Kidney Transplant, and Orchiectomy.
Summary: Posterior urethral valves (PUV) are the most common congenital obstructive lesion of the urethra, affecting from 1 per 3000 to 1 per 8000 live births. Valve ablation usually resolves the obstruction in PUV but patients still may suffer of deterioration in renal and urinary functions. Renal insufficiency is the most feared long-term complication. Up to 50 % of the patients will develop chronic kidn...
Summary: To determine whether there is a role for Tamsulosin, A Selective Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocker, as therapy in children with Posterior Urethral Valve post valve ablation , and whether there are side effects involved.
Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center