Rupture of the renal pelvis of a ureteropelvic junction hydronephrosis after blunt abdominal trauma.
In the present case report, we present the unusual occurrence of traumatic rupture of a ureteropelvic junction hydronephrosis, and discuss the potential mechanisms producing such a rupture and the management options.
Ashebu
Samuel D
SD
Department of Radiology, Al-Adan Hospital, Kuwait. duroash@hotmail.com
Dahniya
Mohamed H
MH
Aduh
Prosper
P
Ramadan
Salwa
S
Bopaiah
Harini
H
Elshebiny
Yahaya H
YH
D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007682:Kidney Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal; D012421:Rupture; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications*