Ureteropelvic junction obstruction overview

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction is a blockage in the area that connects the renal pelvis (part of the kidney) to one of the tubes (ureters) that move urine to the bladder.

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