Conservative management of renal lacerations in blunt trauma

Can J Surg. 1987 Jul;30(4):253-5.

Abstract

Controversy in the treatment of blunt renal trauma is largely focused on immediate surgery versus conservative management for parenchymal lacerations. A retrospective analysis of 133 cases of blunt renal trauma at the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax over a 10-year period revealed 26 cases of renal laceration. The conservative approach to radiologic diagnosis and treatment options is discussed. Our experience confirms a low rate of both nephrectomy and secondary complications using conservative management.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Emergencies
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Kidney / injuries*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nephrectomy
  • Renal Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Urography
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / therapy*