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Management of antenatal urinary tract dilation—A clinical practice point for neonatal care providers

Canadian Paediatric SocietyPediatrics2026Official publication

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Official Canadian Paediatric Society document (2026) on “Management of antenatal urinary tract dilation—A clinical practice point for neonatal care providers”. Antenatal urinary tract dilation (UTD) is a common clinical scenario for paediatricians. Differing guidelines, practice variability, and inconsistent reporting of ultrasound findings make it challenging to identify infants requiring follow-up, time postnatal imaging, and determine the need for antibiotic prophylaxis. Both antenatal and postnatal ultrasounds should assess the anterior–posterior renal pelvic diameter (.

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