Publications by authors named "Andri Kurniawan"
Blunt renal trauma in ureteropelvic junction obstruction kidney: A case report.
Int J Surg Case Rep
May 2022
Article Synopsis
- - Kidneys are commonly injured in trauma, particularly in cases of abdominal blunt trauma, and injuries in hydronephrotic kidneys due to ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) are rare but pose unique challenges.
- - A case is presented involving a 23-year-old male who suffered abdominal blunt trauma in a motorcycle accident, leading to visible hematuria and grade IV hydronephrosis of the right kidney, detected through ultrasound and CT scans.
- - Treatment included laparotomy and right nephrectomy due to severe kidney laceration, poor renal function, and the risk of future complications, highlighting the need for clinical judgment in managing renal injuries in patients with congenital abnormalities.
Introduction: Cervical cancer is the 3rd most common cancer in women. In late stages, obstructive uropathy due to mass infiltration is common and the mainstay of treatment for this condition is palliative urinary diversion through percutaneous nephrostomy. Nevertheless, complications due to nephrostomy may have adverse effects on some patients.
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