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ArticleIJU case reports2025

Intermittent Recurrence of Ureterosciatic Hernia After Spontaneous Resolution, Complicated by Emphysematous Pyelonephritis.

Akira Ohtsu, Keisuke Hori, Seiji Arai, Yuki Morimura, Ayaka Igarashi, Yuji Fujizuka, Yoshitaka Sekine, Hidekazu Koike, Hiroshi Matsui, Kazuhiro Suzuki

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Akira OhtsuDepartment of Urology Gunma University Hospital Maebashi Gunma Japan.
Keisuke HoriDepartment of Urology Gunma University Hospital Maebashi Gunma Japan.
Seiji AraiDepartment of Urology Gunma University Hospital Maebashi Gunma Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9514-735X
Yuki MorimuraDepartment of Urology Gunma University Hospital Maebashi Gunma Japan.
Ayaka IgarashiDepartment of Urology Gunma University Hospital Maebashi Gunma Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1168-4423
Yuji FujizukaDepartment of Urology Gunma University Hospital Maebashi Gunma Japan.
Yoshitaka SekineDepartment of Urology Gunma University Hospital Maebashi Gunma Japan.
Hidekazu KoikeDepartment of Urology Gunma University Hospital Maebashi Gunma Japan.
Hiroshi MatsuiDepartment of Urology Gunma University Hospital Maebashi Gunma Japan.
Kazuhiro SuzukiDepartment of Urology Gunma University Hospital Maebashi Gunma Japan.

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Abstract

Introduction: Ureterosciatic hernia is a rare condition in which the ureter herniates through the sciatic foramen, causing ureteral obstruction, and urinary infection. Case Presentation: A 72-year-old woman presented with left flank pain. Computed tomography revealed left hydronephrosis with ureterosciatic hernia. During treatment planning, she developed a cerebral infarction and worsening angina, and received conservative management. One year later, computed tomography showed spontaneous resolution of the hernia. Subsequently, she experienced left flank pain, and repeat computed tomography demonstrated recurrence of the hernia with emphysematous pyelonephritis. Due to the high surgical risk, she underwent antibiotic therapy and stepwise retrograde ureteral realignment with ureteral catheter insertion, followed by double-J stent replacement. Conclusion: This is the first report to describe the spontaneous resolution and intermittent recurrence of ureterosciatic hernia on serial radiographic examinations. Retrograde ureteral realignment may be a safe and effective alternative to surgical repair in frail patients.

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emphysematous pyelonephritishydronephrosisureteral realignmentureteral stentureterosciatic hernia

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PMCPMC12580005

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