complications
Basic Pathological change ➢ Shock ➢ Urinary extravasation ➢ Urinary obstruction (destruction) ➢ Infection ,cost,death…
Anatomy
Kidney Ureter Bladder Urethra
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Background Anatomy Etiology Pathology Clinical findings Treatment Summary
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
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
Gunshot and knife wounds cause penetrating injuries to the kidney