[Traumatic complete isthmic rupture of horseshoe kidney].
The authors report the case of a 14-year-old boy with complete isthmic rupture of a horseshoe kidney after a bicycle accident. The imaging diagnosis was difficult because of the presence of a massive retroperitoneal haematoma. However, sonography and CT should be sufficient to detect associated signs, such as malrotation of the renal hila and low-lying kidneys. Laparotomy was indicated because of the unstable haemodynamic state, allowing haemostasis and suture of the two isthmic sections.
Samison
Luc Hervé
LH
Service de Chirurgie Viscérale, Centre Hospitalier de Pau, France.
Ferretti
Ludovic
L
Rakotoaijaona
Armand Herinirina
AH
Tauzin
Catherine
C
Laborde
Yves
Y
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous