Ureterosciatic hernia.
We report on a patient with a hydronephrosis of the left kidney caused by an ureterosciatic hernia. Curlicue formation is a characteristic sign in urography. In case of symptomatic sciatic hernia the hernia should be treated by operation.
Ritschel
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Department of Urology, Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms Universität, Medical School, Bonn, Germany.
Heimbach
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Schoeneich
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D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014567:Urography