Intrathoracic ectopic kidney: Surgical intervention and its consequences

Intrathoracic ectopic kidney: Surgical intervention and its consequences

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Intrathoracic ectopic kidney is a benches very rare form of ectopic kidney.It is usually asymptomatic and diagnosed incidentally during chest investigations.A 3-year-old boy was admitted to our center with respiratory distress and fever recurrent since birth.

An abdominal ultrasound, chest X-ray, intravenous pyelogram, and computed tomography revealed a right-sided intrathoracic ectopic kidney.A thoracotomy approach was used.The right intrathoracic ectopic kidney was reduced to the abdominal cavity and a diaphragm fold Hoodies/Fleece was performed.

Subsequently, severe hydronephrosis and obstruction as a result of ureteral folding required repeated surgical intervention.