Surgical exploration of the injured kidney: current indications and techniques
Int. braz. j. urol
; 29(2): 98-105, Mar.-Apr. 2003. ilus
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in En
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ABSTRACT
When treating renal injuries, the goals of the urologic surgeon are preservation of maximal renal function with a minimal risk of complications. To meet these, accurate staging is essential. The combined use of clinical and radiologic findings, with intra-operative information where available, will enhance the practitionerÆs ability to detect, classify, and treat renal injuries appropriately. We discuss our current approach to renal trauma and current indications and techniques for surgical exploration of the injured kidney
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01-internacional
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LILACS
Language:
En
Journal:
Int. braz. j. urol
Journal subject:
UROLOGIA
Year:
2003
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Country of publication:
Brazil