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...

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Published in:	Advances in Urology
Main Authors:	B. M. Pereira, L. O. Reis, T. R. Calderan, C. C. de Campos, G. P. Fraga
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2014-01-01
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/386280