Ureteric transection secondary to penetrating handlebar injury
Author Department
Pediatrics
Document Type
Article, Peer-reviewed
Publication Date
7-2017
Abstract
Ureteric trauma is rare, occurring in < 1% of all traumas. We present a unique case of a 13 year old female who sustained a penetrating abdominal injury from a bicycle handlebar. Upon initial examination there was herniation of bowel through the abdominal wound, so exploratory laparotomy was performed. A serosal injury of the colon and bleeding mesenteric veins were encountered; the retroperitoneum was not explored at that time. Postoperative course was remarkable for a doubling of the serum creatinine, increasing abdominal distention and pain. Computed tomography on postoperative day five demonstrated a large amount of intra-abdominal fluid. The patient was taken for re-exploration. The left ureter was found to be completely transected. It was repaired over a double-J stent. This case demonstrates the need for a high index of suspicion in the diagnosis of ureteric injury.
Recommended Citation
Debbink KP, Tashjian DB, Tirabassi MV, Gaffey R, Nahmias J. Ureteric transection secondary to penetrating handlebar injury. Trauma Case Rep. 2017 Jul 31;10:16-18.
PMID
29644266