title: Blunt trauma to renal artery.
abstract: A case of intimal laceration of the renal artery by blunt trauma is presented. Although complete and prolonged functional loss was documented, total recovery was eventually observed. Postulates regarding pathogenesis are provided. The usefulness of arteriography for therapeutic and prognostic reasons is emphasized.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D014567:Urography; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging