Ureteral Diaphragmatic Hernia Treated with Ureteral Stenting: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Table 2

Aggregate results of ureteral diaphragmatic hernia including present case.

Age, years old	Median: 75.0, mean: 75.6 (range: 56-94)
Gender, case	Female: 10 (66.6%), male: 5 (33.3%)
Diseased side, case	Right: 15 (100%)
Presentation, case	Rt. flank pain: 8 (53.3%), incidental: 7 (46.6%)
Diagnosis, case	CT+pyelography (RP, IVP, AP): 10 (66.6%); CT only: 4, RP only: 1; “Curlicue sign” was identified in all cases
Hernia orifice, case	Bochdalek foramen: 10 (66.6%), others: 5 (33.3%)
Treatment, case	Conservative: 3 (20.0%); Ureteral stenting: 7 (46.6%); Surgical repair: 4 (26.6%)