Trauma in pediatric urology
Georg Singer, Christoph Arneitz, Sebastian Tschauner, Christoph Castellani, Holger Till
Abstract
In pediatric trauma, the kidney is the most commonly injured organ of the urinary tract. Renal trauma occurs in 10% to 20% of all pediatric blunt abdominal trauma cases. The vast majority of renal injuries can be treated conservatively. However, cases associated with hemodynamic instability require operative interventions. Injuries to the ureter, bladder or urethra are almost exclusively encountered in polytraumatized children. The aim of this article is to give an overview on traumatic injuries to the pediatric urinary system.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineUrethraUrinary systemPediatric traumaUreterBluntPediatric urologyPenetrating traumaPediatric SurgeonSurgeryAbdominal traumaPediatric surgeryUrologyGeneral surgeryPoison controlInjury preventionMedical emergencyInternal medicineUrological Disorders and TreatmentsAbdominal Trauma and InjuriesPediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies