Posterior urethral valves

Neonate with posterior urethral valves with bilateral renal and ureteric dilatation. The bladder is empty because a bladder catheter was placed.

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Neonate with posterior urethral valves with bilateral renal and ureteric dilatation. The bladder is empty because a bladder catheter was placed.

Renal dilatation right

Renal and ureteric dilatation right

Ureteric dilatation right and empty bladder

Neonate with posterior urethral valves with bilateral renal and ureteric dilatation and thickening of the calyceal walls of the left kidney. The bladder is empty because a bladder catheter was placed.

Renal dilatation left with thickening of the calyceal walls transverse

Renal dilatation left with thickening of the calyceal walls longitudinal

Voiding cystography shows no reflux

Posterior urethral valves

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Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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