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Kidney and Urologic Trauma
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The "WSES-AAST Guidelines for Kidney and Uro-trauma" provide comprehensive recommendations for the management of renal and urogenital injuries, which are prevalent in 10-20% of abdominal traumas for both adults and children. The guidelines emphasize the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach involving urologists, radiologists, and trauma surgeons for optimal care. Key factors in trauma management include the extent of anatomical injury, patient's hemodynamic status, and associated injuries. <br /><br />In pediatric patients, non-operative management (NOM) is preferred due to children's unique anatomical features making them susceptible to injury but allowing for better recovery. However, in unstable or penetrating injuries, operative management (OM) may be required. Recent advancements like hybrid rooms and endovascular trauma management have increased the success of NOM. <br /><br />Diagnostics hinge primarily on imaging techniques tailored to the patient's stability. Contrast-enhanced CT scans with delayed urographic phases are preferred for suspected kidney, ureter, and bladder injuries due to their accuracy. Other modalities like ultrasound and angiography are secondary but useful in specific contexts.<br /><br />Treatment strategies vary with injury severity and stability. Conservative management is advocated for stable patients, minimizing surgical intervention when feasible to preserve organ function. In cases where surgery is necessary, guidelines suggest approaches such as super-selective angioembolization for vascular injuries and specific surgical repairs for ureteral injuries. The guidelines also outline pediatric considerations, highlighting the need for less invasive approaches and careful imaging to avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation.<br /><br />The guidelines are based on a thorough review of literature and expert consensus and offer tailored recommendations to adapt to specific institutional and patient circumstances. Responsibility for treatment outcomes rests on the treating medical teams, ensuring flexibility in the guidelines' application. <br /><br />Overall, the guidelines emphasize integrated care, evidence-based decision-making, and a tailored approach to managing kidney and uro-trauma, aiming to improve short- and long-term patient outcomes.
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Edition
2nd Edition
Related Case
2nd Edition, Case 02
Topic
Abdomen
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2nd Edition, Case 02
2nd Edition
Abdomen
WSES-AAST Guidelines
kidney trauma
uro-trauma
multidisciplinary approach
non-operative management
operative management
imaging techniques
contrast-enhanced CT scans
super-selective angioembolization
pediatric considerations
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