Nikolas
Created page with "<section begin="urology" />'''Nephroptosis''' is a condition when the kidney which is not fixed to the retroperitoneum and therefore “floats”. The kidney will drop > 5 cm or > 2 vertebral columns when switching from supine to upright position. It's more common in thin females. In the upright position, the renal artery or pelvis may be compressed, causing renal ischaemia or upper urinary tract obstruction. == Clinical features == * Often asymptomatic * Feeling of he..."
