Definition
Injury after accidents, falls, blows or penetrating wounds to the pelvis and urinary tract.
Symptoms
Flank or pelvic pain, urine or urethral bleeding, or inability to urinate; absent bleeding does not exclude injury.
How it may be discovered
Road accidents, sport, falls or penetrating injury.
When to seek care
These signs after significant trauma require emergency care. Do not attempt catheter insertion yourself.
Investigations and tests
General trauma assessment and targeted imaging based on stability and suspected organs.
Reaching a diagnosis
CT, cystography or urethral imaging is selected for the suspected injury.
Treatment options
Observation for selected stable injuries, drainage, embolisation or surgery according to damage and bleeding.
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