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Obstructive urosepsis secondary to ureteric herniation into the sciatic foramen
Michael G Fadel1, Chandran Louis1, Andrea Tay1
1Department of Urology, St George's Hospital, London, UK.
BMJ Case Reports
|September 29, 2018
Summary
A rare case of right ureteric herniation through the sciatic foramen caused severe abdominal pain and sepsis. Prompt treatment involving percutaneous nephrostomy and stenting successfully managed this unusual urological emergency.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Radiology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- A 65-year-old female with a history of pancolitis presented with acute abdominal pain and sepsis.
- Imaging revealed an unusual cause of obstruction and infection.
Observation:
- Right ureteric herniation through the sciatic foramen was identified.
- This led to hydroureteronephrosis and severe pyelonephritis.
Findings:
- The patient presented with clinical signs of sepsis and right-sided abdominal pain.
- Radiological findings confirmed ureteric herniation and subsequent kidney infection.
Implications:
- This case highlights an extremely rare cause of ureteric obstruction and sepsis.
- Successful management involved emergency decompression and surgical correction of the ureteric hernia.
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