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How Long My Kidney Will Last S I Have Puj Obstruction?

Hi, I have PUJ obstruction in my right kidney, I am 32yrs old, I have had 2 operion on was six years back and another 3 years back, my right kidney function 37% when i had x-ray, can you please tell me how long can my right kidney will last with this PUJ obstruction. my left kidney is normal
Mon, 23 Nov 2015
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Thanks for query .Based on the facts taht you have posted You had ongenital PUJ obstruction on Rt side wich was operated 6 years back for Pyeloplasty was done and second time 2 years back for revision of failed pyeloplasty .

Now the kidney function estimated by DTPA scan is 37 %.

Normally we preserve the kidney if it shows function above 20 % .
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As regards your query about the expectancy of this kidney to survive in terms of years, I would state that it is very difficult to predict the time frame in years regarding the survival of this kidney ..It can survive whole life if you take proper care of not getting UTI and monitoring function of the kidney by doing DMSA scan at frequent intervals once in a year .

Dr.Patil.
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How Long My Kidney Will Last S I Have Puj Obstruction?

hello Thanks for query .Based on the facts taht you have posted You had ongenital PUJ obstruction on Rt side wich was operated 6 years back for Pyeloplasty was done and second time 2 years back for revision of failed pyeloplasty . Now the kidney function estimated by DTPA scan is 37 %. Normally we preserve the kidney if it shows function above 20 % . It As regards your query about the expectancy of this kidney to survive in terms of years, I would state that it is very difficult to predict the time frame in years regarding the survival of this kidney ..It can survive whole life if you take proper care of not getting UTI and monitoring function of the kidney by doing DMSA scan at frequent intervals once in a year . Dr.Patil.