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I have only one kidney. My right kidney is non functional and I have planned for simple nephrectomy. My left kidney status is grade 1 hydronephrosis in ultrasound which is later confirmed by NCCT kub that extra renal pelvis not hydronephrosis. In DTPA scan 76% GFR with compensatory hypertrophy left kidney. Is it harmful to the left kidney? If any what is the precautions?
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No, just because right kidney is not present, left kidney has taken the load of that kidney on itself! That s why hypertrophied.
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