Blunt ureteral trauma with perineal urine fistulization: review of the literature.
The first case of blunt ureteral disruption with external urine fistulization is presented. Reanastomosis with temporary urine diversion by a nephrostomy tube was successful. A review of the literature since 1950 revealed only 49 cases that proved this pathology should be considered in the differential diagnosis of post-traumatic hematuria or the development of mass in the flank. Nephrectomy is no longer used since a thorough attempt at reconstructive surgery will provide good functional results.
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010502:Perineum; D012421:Rupture; D014513:Ureter / Q000293:injuries*; D014547:Urinary Diversion; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications