Managing urethral injuries in suburban India-general surgeon's perspective

Med J Armed Forces India. 2012 Apr;68(2):159-64. doi: 10.1016/S0377-1237(12)60035-5. Epub 2012 Apr 21.

Abstract

Although, urethral injuries are relatively uncommon, their incidence has been increasing due to increasing incidence of road traffic accidents. Initial management of urethral injury depends upon the degree and location of the injury, patients' haemodynamic status, and any associated injuries. Besides these factors, availability of clinical infrastructure and clinical expertise also play a significant role in making appropriate management decisions at the time of injury.

Keywords: haematuria; pelvic injury; urethral disruption; urethral injury; urethral stricture; urethral trauma.