Ballistics and the management of ureteral injuries from high velocity missiles.
The management of 21 patients with 22 ureteral injuries from high velocity missiles is described and 6 cases are reported in detail. Ballistics should be considered in all wounds of violence. Débridement, internal stents, proximal diversion and thorough drainage are advocated.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D008297:Male; D008887:Military Medicine; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014481:United States; D014513:Ureter / Q000293:injuries*; D014744:Vietnam; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000601:surgery*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000601:surgery*