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Undescended testicle repair is surgery to correct undescended testes (cryptorchism).See also: Undescended testicle
Review Date: 8/15/2006

Undescended testicle repair is surgery to correct testicles that have not dropped down into the correct position in the scrotum.See also: Undescended testicle
Review Date: 9/7/2008

Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is minimally invasive surgery to replace one of the knee’s three parts (thighbone, shinbone, or kneecap) so that the knee works better. Because only part of the damaged knee is replaced, it is often called a partial knee replacement.See also: Total knee replacement
Review Date: 5/6/2007

Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is surgery to replace either the inside (medial) or outside (lateral) compartments of the knee.Because only part of the damaged knee is replaced, it is often called a partial knee replacement.See also: Total knee replacement
Review Date: 8/26/2009

Unilateral hydronephrosis is swelling of one kidney due to a backup of urine.See also:  Bilateral hydronephrosis
Review Date: 5/10/2006

Unilateral hydronephrosis is swelling of one kidney due to a backup of urine.See also:  Bilateral hydronephrosis
Review Date: 1/24/2008

Unstable angina is a type of acute chest pain that occurs when your heart doesn't get enough oxygen. It can be a warning sign of a heart attack.See also:Stable anginaVariant angina
Review Date: 4/3/2007

Unstable angina is a condition in which your heart doesn't get enough blood flow and oxygen. It is a prelude to a heart attack. Most people experience a feeling of chest discomfort or shortness of breath.See also:Stable anginaVariant angina
Review Date: 4/23/2009

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.
Review Date: 10/9/2006

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.
Review Date: 2/9/2009

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