Hydronephrosis From Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction Discovered on Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Patients With Trauma

Pediatr Emerg Care. 2018 May;34(5):365-367. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000001448.

Abstract

We present 2 cases of patients with abdominal trauma who were found to have hydronephrosis on point-of-care ultrasound secondary to previously undiagnosed ureteropelvic junction obstructions. We review the ultrasound findings, technique, and relevant literature regarding renal point-of-care ultrasound and ureteropelvic junction obstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries / complications*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Hydronephrosis / etiology*
  • Hydronephrosis / surgery
  • Male
  • Point-of-Care Systems*
  • Ultrasonography / methods*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / complications*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
  • Ureteral Obstruction / surgery