Hydronephrosis and Obstruction

Diagnosing hydronephrosis, kidney stones, and other forms of urinary obstruction is a key indication for POCUS and multiple studies 1. 2. 3. have validated its performance by ED physicians. We have collected a series of images to help grade hydronephrosis when it is detected. 

No Hydronephrosis

Mild Hydronephrosis

Moderate Hydronephrosis

Severe Hydronephrosis