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[Injuries of the posterior urethra].

H Marberger, K Scheiber, G Jakse

    Unfallchirurgie
    |October 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Posterior urethral injuries, often from pelvic trauma, require prompt diagnosis via urothrography. Surgical realignment offers a high success rate for severe injuries, preserving function and minimizing impotence risk.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Trauma Surgery

    Background:

    • Posterior urethral injuries stem from pelvic trauma, perineal lacerations, or iatrogenic causes.
    • Concurrent bladder injuries occur in approximately 10% of posterior urethral trauma cases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline diagnostic methods and treatment strategies for posterior urethral injuries.
    • To evaluate the outcomes of different surgical interventions for urethral trauma.

    Main Methods:

    • Diagnosis confirmed using intravenous urography and urothrography.
    • Treatment involves emergency management (hematoma evacuation, urinary diversion) and surgical repair.
    • Surgical options include primary realignment or delayed reconstruction, with pelvic fracture management.

    Main Results:

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    • Primary realignment over a splint with urinary diversion yielded excellent results in 63% of severe injury cases.
    • Minimal injuries with small extravasations responded well to suprapubic urinary diversion alone.
    • Impotence occurred in about 12% of patients, likely due to neurovascular injury, not surgical treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate surgical intervention are crucial for managing posterior urethral injuries.
    • Primary realignment is an effective treatment for severe posterior urethral trauma, with good functional outcomes.
    • Careful management of pelvic fractures and urethral injuries minimizes long-term complications like impotence.