Endourologic management of obstructed hydrocalyx after blunt renal trauma.
Significant renal injuries caused by blunt trauma can produce early and delayed complications. We report a case of blunt trauma that resulted in what appeared to be a persistent encapsulated hematoma, but was in reality an obstructed hydrocalyx. Communication with the collecting system was re-established percutaneously by a method similar to that used in the management of caliceal diverticula.
Bellman
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Department of Urology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York.
Brock
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Smith
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D000293:Adolescent; D003560:Cysts / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007670:Kidney Calices / Q000293:injuries*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*