Treatment Methods for a 3-Year-Old Child with Nephrotic Hydrops

Question

A 3-year-old child has developed nephrotic hydrops, with the left kidney expanded by 22 millimeters and the right kidney expanded by 10 millimeters. Both kidneys have hydrops but show no symptoms and have not been treated yet.

Answer

If complications arise after surgery, a second operation may be necessary. If the kidney function is severely damaged and treatment does not improve, it may be necessary to remove the severely damaged kidney. For nephrotic hydrops, it is first necessary to determine the severity, judge whether emergency or elective surgery is needed, or if observation is sufficient. It is recommended to undergo examination as soon as possible to determine the condition and avoid delaying treatment.