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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Retrocaval ureter is a rare developmental abnormality of the inferior vane cava. Commonly presents in the 3rd and 4th decades of life hence a rare presentation in the pediatric population. This condition presents a surgical challenge both in terms of diagnosis and management due to costly investigations and few urology specialists in resource limited settings. We present a case of retrocaval ureter surgically managed in a resource limited setting with excellent outcome. CASE PRESENTATION: A 13-year-old female presented with 3 months history of progressive right sided abdominal pain and history of treatment for recurrent lower urinary tract infections. Intravenous pyelogram showed a ureter with a fish hook shape. At laparotomy, the ureter was identified, divided, relocated and ureteroureterostomy done anterior to the inferior vena cava. The patient recovered with no complications. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of retrocaval ureter in a child surgically managed in Africa. It's a congenital anomaly of the inferior vena cava not ureter hence a misnomer. Amidst of being in a less resourced setting, an intravenous pyelogram may be all that is required to make a diagnosis.
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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Testicular loss following assault is a very rare occurrence and uncommon in the low income countries. Testicular amputation is usually associated with blast injuries, sexual violence and self-mutilation in psychiatric cases. Management involves a multidisciplinary approach and is focused on resuscitation, aggressive debridement, testosterone supplementation, and reconstructive surgery. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a 31 year old male referred to the emergency department of a Regional Referral Hospital in western Uganda with a history of trauma to his scrotum. The patient had been well till 16 h prior to presentation when he was attacked by unknown assailants who broke into his house in the night. The patient was reportedly beaten before his scrotum was pulled and amputated with eventual profuse bleeding. Evacuation of approximately 150 cc hematoma was done plus debridement of necrotic testes and achieving hemostasis. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: To the best of our knowledge, this was the first reported case of bilateral traumatic testicular amputation as a result of assault. Revascularization with micro-vascular techniques can be done if the patient presents early, but due to late presentation, the patient was only managed with aggressive debridement, reconstruction and testosterone supplementation.
