Spontaneous rupture of the ureter: A rare case

Cihan Bedel; Sefa Türkoğlu

doi:10.28982/josam.464320

Authors

Cihan Bedel https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3823-2929
Sefa Türkoğlu https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9623-0083

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.28982/josam.464320

Keywords:

Spontaneous rupture, Ureteral rupture, Ureter

Abstract

Spontaneous rupture of the ureter is a rare condition defined as non-traumatic urinary leakage from the ureter. It is generally associated with calculous diseases. It can be present with acute abdomen and may be misdiagnosed as other surgical conditions. Ureteral rupture can lead to numerous complications, including abscess formation, urinomas and urosepsis. We have presented a rare case of spontaneous rupture of the ureter and have observed the diagnosis and treatment methods in the light of the available literature.

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