FAQ
Pelvi-Ureteric Junction Obstruction (PUJO)
PUJO is a condition where the connection between the kidney and the ureter is blocked, preventing urine from draining properly.
PUJO is usually a congenital condition where the urinary tract does not develop normally before birth.
Symptoms may include abdominal pain, urinary infections, vomiting, or swelling of the kidney seen on scans.
Yes, PUJO is often detected during pregnancy ultrasound scans that show swelling in the baby’s kidney.
Doctors use ultrasound scans, nuclear medicine scans, and urine tests to confirm the condition.
Not always. Mild cases may only need observation, while severe cases require surgery to improve urine flow.
Untreated PUJO can lead to kidney damage or repeated urinary infections.
PUJO surgery is usually very successful and helps restore normal urine drainage from the kidney.
Yes, long-standing blockage can affect kidney function if not treated early.
Parents searching for PUJO treatment in children can consult Dr. Vedarth Dash, a pediatric surgeon in HSR Layout Bangalore experienced in treating pediatric urology conditions.