Perforation of a ureteral diverticulum: a case report and review of the literature

Ann Ital Chir. 2003 May-Jun;74(3):349-52; discussion 352-3.

Abstract

The ureteral diverticulum represents a rare pathology. It is infrequently symptomatic and even more infrequently it manifests itself as an acute event. To our knowledge this is the only case described in the literature of perforated ureteral diverticulum with consequent uroperitoneum.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen, Acute / etiology*
  • Adult
  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Diverticulum / complications
  • Diverticulum / diagnosis*
  • Diverticulum / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Rupture, Spontaneous
  • Stents
  • Ureteral Diseases / complications
  • Ureteral Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Ureteral Diseases / surgery