Penetrating Bladder Trauma: A High Risk Factor for Associated Rectal Injury
Demographics and mechanisms were analyzed in prospectively maintained level one trauma center database 1990–2012. Among 2,693 trauma laparotomies, 113 (4.1%) presented bladder lesions; 51.3% with penetrating injuries (n=58); 41.3% (n=24) with rectal injuries, males corresponding to 95.8%, mean age 2...
Main Authors: | , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | Advances in Urology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/386280 |