Patient's question:
The doctor conducted a detailed imaging examination and confirmed it to be ureteral stenosis. The child was 1 year old at the time, and the doctor said there was no objection to surgery. Subsequently, continuous examinations showed that the hydronephrosis was gradually decreasing. In December 2018, an examination revealed that stones had already formed. The child is now 7 years old. Should the stent be placed or the surgery performed to remove it? What is the approximate cost? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it is still ureteral stenosis that has led to hydronephrosis, and there is currently a condition of food stagnation. Therefore, timely treatment is needed to prevent the condition of hydronephrosis from worsening. It is recommended to go to a large specialized hospital for a follow-up examination and undergo a detailed and thorough check-up. After the doctor makes a judgment, they can decide whether to have surgery to remove the stones or take medication. Considering the child is quite young, if the ureter is relatively narrow, it may be difficult to perform minimally invasive procedures, so surgical treatment is preferably chosen. All treatment plans must be adopted based on the opinions of the treating physician.