Illumination of the relationship between ureter and intervertebral disc by computed tomography

AIM To show the relationship of lumbar intervertebral discs with ureters by using computerized tomography (CT). MATERIAL AND METHODS Eighty patients (male/female: 42/38) a mean age 45 years were included in this retrospective study. An imaginary line passing through tangential to posterior cortex vertebral body was drawn at disc level (line a). Perpendicular two lines b) from ureters.The cortex, where ?line a? cut (point c), also contralateral ureter d). The distances between ?lines b and d? measured. Another both ?c? points ipsilateral x). angle x? measured (angle RESULTS right kidney hilus inferior left hilus. A significant negative correlation observed band (r=?0.95). average length b? lower lumber levels 2.1 cm. Moreover, positive found ?angle (p < 0.05). increased 38° 80° decrease levels. In addition, significantly higher male 0.05) than female patients. No level. CONCLUSION CT is an illumination modality that could elucidate preoperatively visualize retroperitoneum.