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Gunshot Injuries of the Urinary Tract
Author(s) -
HEHIR M.,
DUFF F. A.,
KELLY D. G.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1984.tb06119.x
Subject(s) - medicine , ureter , urethra , genitourinary system , surgery , urinary system , nephrectomy , urology , gunshot wound , kidney , anatomy
Summary— Five cases of gunshot injuries to the kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra and male external genitalia are reported. One case required nephrectomy. The others regained normal genitourinary function after surgical repair and/or adequate drainage and splintage.