Organ preservation in contusion of the kidneys

Leisering, W.

Zentralblatt für Chirurgie 102(21): 1307-1312

1977


ISSN/ISBN: 0044-409X
PMID: 602488
Document Number: 122116
The majority of our cases (n = 107) were contusions of the kidneys, they were treated conservatively. If a rupture is to be expected the diagnostic measures should include infusion-urogram and selective arteriography. If a rupture has been proved, the early operation should follow immediately in order to preserve the organ. Treating ruptures of the kidneys conservatively should be an exception.

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