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  • Trauma Surgery
  • Urology
  • Emergency Medicine

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  • Renal trauma occurs in 5% of all trauma cases.
  • Conservative management is common for most renal injuries.
  • This case involves a rare cause of renal trauma: a metal stick injury.

Observation:

  • A 69-year-old male presented with polytrauma.
  • Imaging revealed suspected renal, intestinal, and great vessel injuries.
  • Urgent surgical intervention was deemed necessary.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy and radical nephrectomy.
  • The right kidney was perforated by a metal stick.
  • This necessitated the removal of the kidney due to irreversible damage.

Implications:

  • Severe renal trauma may require radical nephrectomy.
  • Prompt surgical decision-making is critical in life-threatening trauma.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering surgical options beyond conservative management for renal injuries.