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A Minimally Invasive Approach to Buckshot Colic.

Authors :
Koch, George E.
Johnsen, Niels V.
Nimmagadda, Naren
Source :
AUANews. May2021, Vol. 26 Issue 5, p36-37. 2p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

(c) simultaneous antegrade pyelogram and retrograde ureterogram, performed at time of surgery showing blind ending left ureter (black arrow) crossing to right side at mid sacral level and 1.5 cm gap between renal pelvis and proximal end of ureter. 36 May 2021 AUANEWS Background Renal colic secondary to ureteral obstruction from a retained ballistic fragment is a rare sequela of abdominal gunshot wounds known as "buckshot colic." The ureter is injured in 2% to 5% of abdominal gunshot wounds. [Extracted from the article]

Subjects

Subjects :
*URETERIC obstruction
*COLIC

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10887350
Volume :
26
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
AUANews
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
150114272