Open AccessObstructive uropathy due to uretero-inguinal hernia: An uncommon occurrence
Author(s) -
Sachin Malde,
Praveen Bilagi,
Howard Marsh
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
indian journal of urology/indian journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1998-3824
pISSN - 0970-1591
DOI - 10.4103/0970-1591.120126
Subject(s) - obstructive uropathy , medicine , inguinal hernia , hernia , urology , surgery , urinary system
Obstructive uropathy secondary to uretero-inguinal hernia is a rare phenomenon. Two types have been described-the rarer extraperitoneal type is frequently associated with other renal anomalies. Pre-operative diagnosis is essential in order to reduce the risk of ureteric injury intra-operatively. We describe one such case.