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Traumatic rupture of the ureter
1Department of Surgery, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
International Urology and Nephrology
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Blunt trauma can cause ureter rupture, even with subtle external signs. A police report helped determine the injury mechanism in this case.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Trauma Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Ureter injuries are rare, especially from blunt trauma.
- Clinical presentation of blunt ureter trauma can be non-specific.
- Accurate diagnosis and understanding of injury mechanisms are crucial for patient outcomes.