Penetrating Bladder Trauma: A High Risk Factor for Associated Rectal Injury

Demographics and mechanisms were analyzed in prospectively maintained level one trauma center database 1990–2012. Among 2,693 trauma laparotomies, 113 (4.1%) presented bladder lesions; 51.3% with penetrating injuries (n = 58); 41.3% (n = 24) with rectal injuries, males corresponding to 95.8%, mean...

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Main Authors: Pereira, B. M., Reis, L. O., Calderan, T. R., de Campos, C. C., Fraga, G. P.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3910482/