Abdomen Sonography: Urinary Obstructions & Calculi - Video Lesson

Hey everyone! Welcome back to our Abdominal Extended Sonography series. In this lesson we are focusing on urinary obstructions and calculi, conditions that can block or slow down urine flow leading to complications. We'll go over how to recognize the sonographic signs of obstruction and explore some of the most common causes that impact both adults and pediatric patients. Recognizing urinary tract obstruction on ultrasound is essential because it can indicate serious underlying pathology. Understanding how these conditions appear sonographically allows us to confidently assess the urinary system and support better outcomes for patients across all age groups. Let's get started. First, let's talk about what we actually mean when we say In general, obstruction is anything that restricts the flow of urine through the urinary tract. This might be due to something inside the urinary system like a stone or a valve abnormality or something