Obstructive Uropathy CLASSIFICATION MECHANICAL blockage: - intrinsic - extrinsic Can occur at any level Might be congenital or acquired If congenital lesions causing mechanical obstrsevere hydronephrosis with renal damage in the neonate period Mechanical obstruction of the conduit : UP Junction, bladder neck, urethral meatus

Introduction From glomerulus to the penile meatus Devastating efects on both nephron function and condult function Frequently associated with infection and stone formations --- renal deterioration Most common urological problem

CLASSIFICATION IMPAIRMENT OF URINE FLOW (without anatomical obstruction) Also result in hydronephrosis (functional obstruction) Functional disorders involve both the ureter and the bladder and may induce secondary mechanical obstruction