Perforation of a ureteral diverticulum: a case report and review of the literature.
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چکیده
The ureteral diverticulum represents a rare pathology. It is infrequently symptomatic and even more infrequently it manifests itself as an acute event. To our knowledge this is the only case described in the literature of perforated ureteral diverticulum with consequent uroperitoneum.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Annali italiani di chirurgia
دوره 74 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003