title: [Traumatic complete isthmic rupture of horseshoe kidney].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Service de Chirurgie Viscérale, Centre Hospitalier de Pau, France.
authors.forename: Luc Hervé
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Samison
authors.forename: Ludovic
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ferretti
authors.forename: Armand Herinirina
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Rakotoaijaona
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tauzin
authors.forename: Yves
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Laborde
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous