Open AccessPelvic fracture urethral injuries associated with rectal injury: a review of acute and definitive urologic and bowel management with long term outcomes
Author(s) -
Douglas A. Husmann,
Brian Montgomery,
Boyd R. Viers
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
translational andrology and urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.721
H-Index - 27
eISSN - 2223-4691
pISSN - 2223-4683
DOI - 10.21037/tau.2019.09.07
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , neck of urinary bladder , pelvic fracture , urethra , urinary continence , urinary incontinence , pelvis , urinary system , urinary diversion , anastomosis , urinary bladder , cystectomy , prostate , bladder cancer , cancer , prostatectomy
Pelvic fracture urethral injuries (PFUI) with simultaneous rectal lacerations are unique rarely reported injuries. This paper serves to define our management, outcomes and make recommendations to improve the care of these patients.