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The study group consisted of 54 fetuses with prenatal diagnosis of pyelectasis on ultrasound scan during the second trimester, defined as anteroposterior renal pelvic diameter (APRPD) 6\u20139.9 mm. Long-term postnatal outcomes and renal-related sequelae were obtained using medical records and telephone-based questionnaires. The control group included 98 cases with APRPD &lt; 6 mm. Results indicate that fetal pyelectasis 6\u20139.9 mm was more frequent among males (68.5%) than females (51%, p = 0.034). We did not find significant correlations between 6\u20139.9 mm pyelectasis and other anomalies or chromosomal\/genetic disorders. Pyelectasis resolved during the pregnancy in 15\/54 (27.8%) cases. There was no change in 17\/54 (31.5%) and 22\/54 (40.7%) progressed to hydronephrosis Among the study group, 25\/54 (46.3%) were diagnosed with neonatal hydronephrosis. There were more cases of renal reflux or renal obstruction in the study group compared to the control group 8\/54 (14.8%) vs. 1\/98 (1.0%), respectively; p = 0.002. In conclusion, most cases of 6\u20139.9 mm pyelectasis remained stable or resolved spontaneously during pregnancy. 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