Rocklin MS, Apelgren KN, Slomski CA, Kandzari SJ. Scrotal incarceration of the ureter with crossed renal ectopia: case report and literature review.
J Urol 1989;
142:366-8. [PMID:
2664225 DOI:
10.1016/s0022-5347(17)38761-x]
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Abstract
To our knowledge only 18 cases of ureteral herniation into the groin have been reported in the literature. We encountered a patient with crossed renal ectopia and ureteral incarceration into a right indirect inguinal hernia. Based on analysis of the presentation and management of our patient combined with a review of the literature we conclude that patients with urinary symptoms and a groin hernia should undergo preoperative urological evaluation, all hernias containing a ureter should be repaired and ureteral resection rarely is necessary during the hernia repair.
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