title: Evaluation and general surgical considerations in the trauma patient with suspected urologic injury.
abstract: One of the hallmarks of modern trauma care is the teamwork concept. To achieve optimum outcome, severely injured patients are identified as early as possible and brought to hospitals with a broad range of capabilities. Although injury to the genitourinary system is not usually an immediate threat to life, a high morbidity rate may result if these injuries are not recognized early. Urologists provide an important strength of the complete trauma center. A cooperative relationship between the trauma surgeon and the urologist is essential for timely, orderly diagnosis and to help avoid missed injuries.
authors.affiliation: MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH 44109-1998, USA.
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Plaisier
mesh_terms: D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D009104:Multiple Trauma; D010502:Perineum / Q000293:injuries; D014551:Urinary Tract / Q000293:injuries*