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Comparative Study
. 1987 Jul;30(4):253-5.

Conservative management of renal lacerations in blunt trauma

R A Roberts, P Belitsky, S G Lannon, F G Mack, S A Awad
  • PMID: 3607638
Comparative Study

Conservative management of renal lacerations in blunt trauma

R A Roberts et al. Can J Surg. 1987 Jul.

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.

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