Pelviureteric junction obstruction ( PUJO) Surgeries & Treatments
What is PUJO? When there’s something blocking your ureters, it can cause trouble for both you and your doctor. If you have pelviureteric junction obstruction treatment , also known as PUJO, your kidneys may lose blood supply due to compression from the swollen organs. Your bladder may become compressed and eventually may be infected with bacteria. Both of these problems can lead to infection in your kidney tissue. In more serious cases, the pressure caused by the blockage can even break down nearby bones. Your body will do anything it can to remove the source of this problem. That’s why PUJO surgery is so common. Blockages are usually fluid-filled cysts that form around the blocked area. The only way to treat this condition is through surgery. During surgery, your surgeon will look for areas of scarring or thickening that could indicate what causes your blockage. They will then cut away any abnormal tissue they find. After the surgery, they will place a stent inside your urinary tract ...