Proximal ureteral avulsion from blunt abdominal trauma.
Blunt abdominal trauma which resulted in isolated avulsion of the ureter in a 19-month-old boy prompted a review of the literature to determine the pathophysiology and frequency of this injury. Fifty-four patients were identified and delay in diagnosis was the most common problem (33%). The authors discuss the controversies in management of this injury and recommend steps to ensure prompt recognition of ureteral avulsion from blunt trauma.
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Keesler Medical Center, Keesler Air Force Base, MS 39534-5300.
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D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014513:Ureter / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D014567:Urography; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging