Ces Urol 2004, 8(3):54-56 | DOI: 10.48095/cccu2004023
Kidney shot injuries
- urologické oddělení NsP, Nový Jičín, primář doc. MUDr. Bohuslav Chwajol, CSc.
The kidney shot injuries are counted among open injuries that are often connected with thoracic cavity organs injuries or intra-abdominal organs injuries (in 80 %). In clinical picture then dominate either abdominal or thoracic injuries symptoms. The extent of the kidney injuries is varied, from minor renal injuries to so-called major renal injuries. Overall injury repercussions depend on many factors, especially on force of penetration, nature, penetration and injureability of projectile. At this peaceful period let us present rather peculiar kidney shot injury.
Keywords: shot injuries, kidney, projectile
Published: June 1, 2004
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