Upper urinary tract draining in acute gestational pyelonephritis: What for? When? For how long?

Abstract

Diagnosis and optimal treatment of urological conditions in pregnant have lots of controversy due to a lack of objective and evidence-based data. This is equally true in for acute gestational pyelonephritis patients, particularly in the context of indications for upper urinary tract ‘de-obstruction’/ draining, and catheter stay in situ time. This review is a compilation of current scientific data concerning upper urinary tract draining in patients with acute gestational pyelonephritis, as well analysis of our own data and results.