Inguinal hernia of the distal ureter causing hydronephrosis: A rare case Journal Article


Authors: Smith, M. T.; Wong, N. C.; Coleman, J. A.
Article Title: Inguinal hernia of the distal ureter causing hydronephrosis: A rare case
Abstract: Ureteral involvement in inguinal hernias is a rare occurrence. A 63-year-old man presented for surveillance of renal cell carcinoma with new onset mild intermittent flank pain. CT scan revealed new left hydroureteronephrosis to the level of the inguinal canal with dilated segments of ureter within an inguinal hernia. The patient underwent robot-assisted laparoscopic left ureterolysis and hernia repair. Ureter-containing inguinal hernias represent an uncommon but important source of obstructive uropathy. When encountered, robotic hernia repair provides a safe and effective treatment option. © 2021
Keywords: adult; case report; laparoscopy; computer assisted tomography; creatinine; renal cell carcinoma; partial nephrectomy; flank pain; hernia; ureter; chronic kidney failure; polyglactin; hernioplasty; iatrogenic disease; hydronephrosis; inguinal hernia; polypropylene; estimated glomerular filtration rate; human; male; article; robot assisted surgery
Journal Title: Urology Case Reports
Volume: 35
ISSN: 2214-4420
Publisher: Elsevier Science, Inc.  
Date Published: 2021-03-01
Start Page: 101549
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2020.101549
PROVIDER: scopus
PMCID: PMC7787945
PUBMED: 33437644
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Notes: Article -- Export Date: 1 February 2021 -- Source: Scopus
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