retroperitoneal hematoma or urinary extravasation Diffuse abdominal tenderness Lower ribs fracture…
lipids Endocrine degrading hormone
Background
Injuries to urinary system About 10% of all injuries in the emergency
room involve the genitourinary system Many of them are difficult to define Early diagnosis is essential to prevent serious
Background
Function of the kidney Produce urine, excrete metabolites Maintain body fluid and acid-base balance Endocrine function: Renin, prostaglandin… Regulate blood pressure and balance blood
Clinical findings
History of trauma Symptoms: Pain may be localized to one flank area or
over the abdomen associated to injury Microscopic or gross hematuria following
Deceleration: The kidney moves upward or downward,cause sudden stretch on the pedicle, acute renal artery injuries and thrombosis may occur