Renal artery thrombosis due to high voltage electricity

A case of traumatic renal arterial artery thrombosis resulting from contact with high voltage electricity (30,000 volts) is described. The literature in respect of closed traumatic renal thrombosis is discussed and the mechanism responsible for thrombosis of the renal artery is described. Diagnosis and treatment of this condition is critically discussed. The importance of early diagnosis and operative intervention is stressed.