Traumatic renal avulsion into the chest: case report

J Trauma. 1991 Feb;31(2):301-2.

Abstract

This is a case report of a patient who survived blunt renal avulsion and herniation of the kidney through a ruptured diaphragm. Symptoms were mild considering the severity of injury. Prompt diagnosis of this unusual combination of injuries was aided by contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT).

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Adolescent
  • Diaphragm / injuries
  • Humans
  • Kidney / diagnostic imaging
  • Kidney / injuries*
  • Male
  • Radiography, Thoracic*
  • Rupture
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed