Renal parenchymal thickness and urinary protein levels in patients with ureteropelvic junction obstruction after nephrostomy placement

Objective:  To assess recovery of renal parenchymal thickness and urinary protein levels in patients with severely hydronephrotic kidneys after nephrostomy placement.

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