Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 22, 2026

Transmesenteric Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty in Trendelenburg Position for Horseshoe Kidney with Hydronephrosis
Published on: July 8, 2025
Polycystic Kidney Disease with Renal failure Presenting as Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia in the ED
Eric F Silman1, Bharath Chakravarthy, Federico Vaca
1University of California, San Francisco.
Abstract:
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease may present to the emergency department (ED) with vomiting, abdominal pain or hernias, renal insufficiency or failure, or bleeding from cerebral aneurysms. A 37-year-old man presented to the ED with signs and symptoms of incarcerated inguinal hernia. Laboratory studies showed renal failure with anion gap acidosis, and bedside ultrasound showed multicystic kidneys. Computed tomography confirmed the diagnosis. Emergency physicians should be aware of this common connective tissue defect and its serious associated conditions.
Related Concept Videos
Chronic Kidney Disease III: Interprofessional Care
Kidney Transplant II: Surgical Procedure
Nephrotic Syndrome I : Introduction
Nursing Assessment of the Genitourinary System II: Inspection and Palpation
Nephrons
Acute Kidney Injury III: Clinical Manifestations

