Spontaneous rupture of the ureter: A rare case
Abstract
Spontaneous rupture of the ureter is a rare condition defined as non-traumatic urinary leakage from the ureter. It is generally associated with calculous diseases. It can be present with acute abdomen and may be misdiagnosed as other surgical conditions. Ureteral rupture can lead to numerous complications, including abscess formation, urinomas and urosepsis. We have presented a rare case of spontaneous rupture of the ureter and have observed the diagnosis and treatment methods in the light of the available literature.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Clinical Sciences
Journal Section
Case Report
Authors
Cihan Bedel
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0000-0002-3823-2929
Türkiye
Sefa Türkoğlu
This is me
0000-0002-9623-0083
Türkiye
Publication Date
January 27, 2019
Submission Date
September 27, 2018
Acceptance Date
October 31, 2018
Published in Issue
Year 2019 Volume: 3 Number: 1