Posterior urethral valves (PUV) is a condition when a flap of fetal tissue blocks the urethra, which could lead to loss of kidney function. Our PUV Center is the first in the world to offer comprehensive care for this disorder. Our team creates a specialized treatment plan for each patient that includes not only medical care, but also nutrition, developmental and behavioral care, and social work needs. We are proud to recognize this team as this week's #FridayFeature! Learn more: https://www.cin

SULLY’S DIAGNOSIS: We see questions all the time that ask things along the lines of “how does a baby have kidney disease?” Our son was diagnosed with a rare condition called “posterior urethral valves,” that ultimately led to his failing kidneys. This conditions in any form, occurs in about 1 in 8,000 to 1 in 25,000 cases. However, for an infant to need dialysis so young it’s more of a one in a million type condition—in other words Sully’s case is on the more severe side. This is a hard conditio