Patient's question:
Medical Description: I am 9 months pregnant, and the fetal bilateral renal collecting system is separated. The left kidney is separated by 1.0, and the right kidney by 0.7. Is this normal? Previous Treatment and Effect: No treatment has been administered. How should the baby be treated after birth? Desired Help: How should the baby be treated after birth?Doctor's answer:
Hello! The current prenatal examination results indicate that the fetus has right-sided renal hydroureteronephrosis, which is generally caused by delayed development of the urinary system. It will typically resolve on its own once fully developed, but the possibility of urinary tract developmental abnormalities cannot be completely ruled out.Recommendations:
- It is recommended to undergo regular prenatal examinations and closely monitor the hydroureteronephrosis.
- Avoid exposure to factors that may adversely affect fetal development.
Under normal circumstances, when the fetus is holding urine, the ultrasound examination may also show renal pelvis separation. Once the fetus urinates, the renal pelvis separation may resolve.
Recommendations:
- Generally, if the renal pelvis separation is within 10 millimeters, it is considered physiological, and there is no need to worry. Regular follow-up ultrasound examinations are sufficient.
- If the renal pelvis separation exceeds 16 millimeters, further examinations should be conducted to determine whether the fetus has any developmental abnormalities in the kidneys, ureters, or other organs.
Wishing you good health!