Malignant Upper Urinary Tract Obstruction

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Highlighted claims

• MUUTO occurs when advanced cancer blocks one or both ureters and prevents urine drainage from the kidney. — Malignant upper urinary tract obstruction resulting in hospital admission: a qualitative study of patient, carer and clinician experiences and information received
• MUUTO can cause kidney failure and is often linked to rapid cancer progression and end-of-life care. — Malignant upper urinary tract obstruction resulting in hospital admission: a qualitative study of patient, carer and clinician experiences and information received
• Treatment for MUUTO aims to drain the kidney, preserve renal function, improve symptoms and quality of life, and sometimes enable more cancer treatment. — Malignant upper urinary tract obstruction resulting in hospital admission: a qualitative study of patient, carer and clinician experiences and information received
• Emergency admission with MUUTO causes substantial distress and complex clinical decisions. — Malignant upper urinary tract obstruction resulting in hospital admission: a qualitative study of patient, carer and clinician experiences and information received