title: Gunshot wounds of the ureter: 5 years of experience.
abstract: During 5 consecutive years 20 patients with ureteral gunshot wounds were treated at the Detroit General Hospital. Among the 19 patients treated surgically 4 unrelated deaths occurred and 3 patients underwent a second exploration. No kidney was lost. Our surgical technique involving a tension-free, watertight anastomosis and diversion is emphasized. We believe that better results are obtained with stented repairs.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014513:Ureter / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000601:surgery*