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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Sports Medicine
    • Trauma Surgery

    Background:

    • Athletic activities can lead to acute blunt or penetrating trauma affecting the genitalia, perineum, pelvis, back, flank, or abdomen.
    • Such trauma can cause urinary tract injuries, often indicated by hematuria (blood in urine).
    • However, urinary tract injury is possible even when hematuria is not present.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of considering urinary tract injuries in athletes following trauma.
    • To emphasize the need for appropriate diagnostic imaging in managing these injuries.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of potential injuries associated with athletic trauma.
    • Discussion of diagnostic imaging modalities for renal trauma.

    Main Results:

    • Acute trauma in athletes can result in significant urinary tract injuries.
    • Hematuria is a key indicator, but its absence does not rule out injury.
    • Effective management hinges on selecting the correct renal imaging technique.

    Conclusions:

    • Urinary tract trauma in athletes requires careful evaluation, irrespective of hematuria.
    • Computed tomography and intravenous pyelography are essential tools for diagnosing and managing these injuries.
    • Optimal patient outcomes depend on the timely and accurate selection of renal imaging methods.