An unusual cause of pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction
Matta, H.; Nawaz, A.; Al-Salem, A.H.
Saudi Medical Journal 26(4): 662-664
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0379-5284 PMID: 15900381 Document Number: 585894
Congenital lumbar hernia is rare in the pediatric age group. This report describes an infant with a superior lumbar hemia with herniation of the kidney that resulted in pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction. Surgical repair of the hernia and reduction of the herniated kidney resulted in resolution of the pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction. The literature on the subject is also reviewed.