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Urogenital war injuries

Z Marekovic1, D Derezic, I Krhen

  • 1Department of Urology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Croatia.

Military Medicine
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
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War casualties frequently sustained urogenital tract injuries, often multiple. Combined surgical and urological teams treated these complex cases, prioritizing organ conservation where possible for war-related trauma.

Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Urology
  • War Medicine

Background:

  • War casualties present unique challenges in trauma care.
  • Urogenital tract injuries are a significant concern in conflict zones.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the incidence and patterns of urogenital tract injuries in war casualties.
  • To describe the treatment strategies and outcomes for these injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 1,350 war casualties treated at University Hospital Rebro.
  • Categorization of urogenital injuries including kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra, testes, and penis.
  • Documentation of surgical interventions, including nephrectomy and orchiectomy, and reconstructive procedures.

Main Results:

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  • 60 (4.4%) of casualties had urogenital tract injuries.
  • 85% of these had multiple injuries, frequently involving the abdomen.
  • Kidney (21), ureter (11), bladder (7), urethra (2), testicular (15), and penile (6) injuries were surgically treated. Organ conservation was achieved in most cases.

Conclusions:

  • Urogenital tract injuries are common in war casualties and often occur with other severe trauma.
  • Multidisciplinary teams are essential for managing these complex injuries.
  • Surgical reconstruction and organ conservation should be prioritized when feasible in managing war-related urogenital trauma.