[Traumatic injuries of the urethra: an echographic study].
US in the lower urinary tract usually explores the bladder and the prostatic urethra. In this study we used US instead of x-rays to visualize the remaining urethra in 42 patients. US was useful in the presence of urethral trauma. The site and extent of injury, particularly peri-urethral lesions (hematomas, urinary collection and abscesses in relation to the urethra) were observed. Ultrasound's efficacy and reproducibility were also useful in post-operative follow-ups.
Porena
M
M
Clinica Urologica Università di Perugia.
Rosi
P
P
Valli
P P
PP
Parziani
S
S
Costantini
E
E
Marzi
M
M
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014521:Urethra / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
Lesioni traumatiche dell'uretra: studio ecografico.