A rare triple concurrence of ureteric calculus and renal cell carcinoma in a horseshoe kidney.

Horseshoe kidney is a rare anatomical variant with low clinical morbidity. However, the characteristic shape of horseshoe kidney causes significant anomalies within the vascular and collecting systems. This complicates the diagnosis and management of coexisting pathologies within the kidneys.

Incidental contrast opacification of the appendix secondary to urological intervention.

A 23-year-old otherwise well male, with right ureteric stent placed electively for a 9-mm symptomatic pelviureteric junction stone underwent a right ureteropyeloscopy, retrograde pyelogram laser lithotripsy and stent exchange for stone clearance. The procedure was uncomplicated. Following stent removal on day 2, the patient developed acute right lower quadrant pain, which was investigated with non-contrast CT abdomen.

Conservative Management of a Prostate-Symphyseal Fistula With Osteomyelitis: A Case Report and Management of a Rare Complication.

This article presents the case of a 77-year old male who was found to have a prostate-symphyseal fistula with associated pubic symphysis osteomyelitis. He had a history of previous radiation for prostate cancer and two transurethral resections of the prostate. He was managed conservatively with long-term antibiotics and urinary diversion as he was a suboptimal surgical candidate.

A Case of Successful Endovascular Aortic Repair of Primary Aortoenteric Fistula Without Aortic Explantation.

Purpose: The objective of this study is to report a case of a primary aortoenteric fistula successfully treated with endovascular repair without aortic explant.

Case Report: A 48-year-old man presented with a 24-hour history of hematemesis and malena. A computed tomography (CT) abdomen and pelvis demonstrated a 6 cm infrarenal aortic aneurysm with periaortic stranding and contrast enhancement within the lumen of the third part of the duodenum.

Not just a simple inguinal hernia. A rare case of an inguino-scrotal ureter!

Inguinal hernias involving the ureter or are a rare and infrequently described finding with both clinical and surgical consequence. While the majority are asymptomatic and rarely cause obstructive uropathy our case aptly highlights the risk to a general surgeon prior to an elective hernia repair. A review of the literature outlines a systematic approach of investigation if clinical suspicion of an inguino-scrotal ureter is raised, with careful operative planning and a multidiscipline approach for repair recommended.