[Abdominal stab wound involving a horseshoe kidney]

Cir Esp. 2006 Feb;79(2):123-5. doi: 10.1016/s0009-739x(06)70832-6.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Abdominal stab wounds represent approximately 7% of abdominal injuries in our environment. However, renal involvement in these cases is relatively uncommon (2% of visceral lesions). We present a case of a stab wound in the anterior abdominal wall. In addition to intestinal lesions, the injury produced a lesion in a horseshoe kidney, a relatively uncommon malformation of the urinary system (1/400 individuals). Despite the rarity of this occurrence, when dealing with an emergency affecting a malformed kidney, knowledge of the inherent peculiarities of these defects is essential for the appropriate management of these patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Kidney / abnormalities*
  • Kidney / injuries*
  • Male
  • Wounds, Stab / complications*