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Traumatic avulsion of the ureter: computed tomography correlation
P A Templeton1, S E Mirvis, N O Whitley
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Maryland Medical System/Hospital, Baltimore 21201.
The Journal of Computed Tomography
|April 1, 1988
Summary
Ureteral avulsion, a rare traumatic injury, often faces diagnostic delays. This study details contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) findings for traumatic ureteral avulsion, aiding in timely diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Radiology
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Ureteral avulsion is an uncommon yet severe traumatic injury.
- Diagnosis and treatment of ureteral avulsion are frequently delayed.
- Existing radiologic signs for ureteral avulsion are limited and not consistently present.
Observation:
- This report describes the computed tomographic (CT) appearance of ureteral avulsion.
- Contrast-enhanced CT findings in a specific case of traumatic ureteral avulsion are presented.
- The study aims to elucidate the CT characteristics of this rare injury.
Findings:
- Contrast-enhanced computed tomography reveals specific signs of ureteral avulsion.
- The described CT findings can assist in identifying this rare traumatic injury.
- This represents the first report on the computed tomographic appearance of ureteral avulsion.
Implications:
- Enhanced understanding of CT findings can expedite the diagnosis of ureteral avulsion.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy through CT may lead to earlier treatment initiation.
- This knowledge can benefit radiologists and trauma surgeons managing ureteral injuries.