Injury of the Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder

Brian I. Shaw, Suresh Agarwal*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Including both blunt and penetrating trauma, renal injuries occur in 0.3-1.2% of all trauma patients, and 15-25% of patients with pelvic fracture incur urologic injury. The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) Injury Criteria are used to characterize severity of renal and urologic injury (Tables 54.1, 54.2, 54.3, and 54.4). Repair of injury to the kidney, ureter, urethra, or bladder whenever possible is essential to preserve long-term function.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPenetrating Trauma
Subtitle of host publicationA Practical Guide on Operative Technique and Peri-Operative Management, Third Edition
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages447-456
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9783031470066
ISBN (Print)9783031470059
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Absorbable suture
  • Partial nephrectomy
  • Pelvic fracture
  • Renal artery
  • Renal injury

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