Inguinal herniation of a transplant kidney ureter: a case report

Iran J Radiol. 2012 Dec;10(1):48-50. doi: 10.5812/iranjradiol.10251. Epub 2012 Dec 27.

Abstract

Ureteral obstruction is relatively common after renal transplantation. A rare cause is the inguinal herniation of the transplant ureter. We report a case of late allograft renal transplant failure due to ureteral herniation as well as ureterovesical junction stenosis.

Keywords: Hernia, Inguinal; Kidney; Ureteral Obstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports