Distal ureteric rupture caused by blunt abdominal trauma: A rare case report

Publication date: Available online 23 May 2019Source: Urology Case ReportsAuthor(s): Eriawan Agung Nugroho, Dony Kurniadi Wibowo, Yanuar Hendra Wijaya, Ivani Yunita KorwaAbstractUreteral trauma is a rare case and generally results from severe trauma events. A 6-year-old boy came with the chief complaint open wound in the lower right abdomen after falling from the bike. Abdominal MSCT with contrast showed the free liquid in the peritoneal cavity, and Retrograde Pyelogram showed the contrast extravasation. According to the algorithm, a surgical exploration must be performed because of the contrast extravasation. In this case, there found a total rupture of right distal ureter. Debridement was performed, and Double J Stent was implanted. This patient got treatment quickly so he didn't suffer disability and death.
Source: Urology Case Reports - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research