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Hydronephrosis/Urinary Tract Dilation Patient Stories

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Hydronephrosis: Maddie's Story

After an unexpected diagnosis of hydronephrosis at 17, Maddie had surgery to remove her kidney at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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UPJ Obstruction and Kidney Stones: Will's Story

Born with a dilated kidney, Will was later diagnosed with ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJ). His parents took him to CHOP for robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery and later treatment for kidney stones.
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