Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8833023 | International Journal of Surgery Case Reports | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Trauma of horseshoe kidney is an uncommon finding. The abdominal ce-MDCT scan is the diagnostic tool of choice since the renal anatomy, injury grading and vascular or urinary tract abnormalities are well depicted and easily identified. The conservative management of these injuries is associated with a lower rate of nephrectomies and kidney failure while selective trans-catheter renal embolization is a challenging treatment option. However surgery can be a treatment of choice and should be aimed to preserve renal function. Conclusion: the interest in our case lies in the rarity and particular anatomical aspect of such injuries and the implication related to its management in an emergency setting.
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Authors
Francesco Cortese, Pietro Fransvea, Roberto Marcello, Alessandra Saputelli, Luca Lepre, Aldo Gioffrè, Gabriele Sganga,