Ureteral laceration caused by a fall from a height: case report and review of the literature

J Trauma. 1993 Jan;34(1):164-6.

Abstract

Ureteral rupture is an uncommon lesion in adults following blunt trauma. We report a case of an adult who sustained a ureteral injury in a fall from a height. To our knowledge this is the first time this has been reported following this mechanism of injury. The diagnosis was made from a CT scan. Prompt surgical repair yielded an excellent result.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries / pathology
  • Accidental Falls*
  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Rupture
  • Ureter / diagnostic imaging
  • Ureter / injuries*
  • Ureter / pathology
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / pathology