Management of pelvic fractures with concomitant urologic injuries.
Controversy exists regarding the management of pelvic fractures with concomitant injuries to the lower urologic tract. This can be seen in both the urologic and orthopedic literature as it pertains to the ideal form of treatment for either problem and the timing of surgical intervention, if it is needed. This article reviews the anatomy, mechanism of injury, diagnostic approach, and treatment.
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Camden, New Jersey 08103, USA.
D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D010388:Pelvis / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture; D014521:Urethra / Q000293:injuries*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000293:injuries*