Kidney anatomy
Kidney anatomy


UPJ obstruction

Alternative Names:
Ureteropelvic junction obstruction; UP junction obstruction; Obstruction of the ureteropelvic junction


Review Date: 10/28/2002
Reviewed By: David R. Knowles M.D., Department of Urology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia Campus, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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