Urosepsis secondary to ureterosciatic hernia corrected with ureteral stent placement: a case report and literature review

ConclusionsAlthough ureterosciatic hernia is a rare disorder, it is associated with serious complications including urinary tract infection with sepsis, which may warrant urgent corrective procedure to relieve the structural obstruction. Treatment may be conservative or surgical, though treatment with ureteral stent placement may be a favorable approach in elderly patients with multiple comorbidities presenting with urosepsis.
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research