The Magnitude of Fetal Renal Pelvic Dilatation can Identify Obstructive Postnatal Hydronephrosis, and Direct Postnatal Evaluation and Management

Abstract

The magnitude of fetal renal pelvic dilatation is predictive of obstruction. Our results suggest that 15 mm renal pelvic dilatation represents a significant threshold. Receiver operating characteristic analysis provides a useful guide for prenatal counseling and may help to direct the postnatal evaluation.