title: [Injuries to the urinary tract].
abstract: The aim of this paper is to briefly review recent data concerning urinary tract trauma. Upper urinary tract injuries occur in 1 to 1.5% of all trauma. Bladder trauma and urethral injuries are associated in 8 to 16% of pelvic fractures and perineal lesions. Functional and vital prognosis are reviewed and modern diagnostic management and treatment modalities are also mentioned. The association of urinary tract trauma with other injuries implies an interdisciplinary approach for these patients.
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Urologia, Hospital Distrital de Faro.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: de Matos
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Coutinho
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rosa
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Neves
mesh_terms: D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006417:Hematuria / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012774:Shock, Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis; D014551:Urinary Tract / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D014567:Urography; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Traumatismos do aparelho urinário.