Journal of Trauma & Treatment

Nerli RB

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• Research Article
  Female Urethral Injuries Associated with Pelvic Fractures
  Author(s): Nerli RB, Sujata M Jali and Murigendra B. HiremathNerli RB, Sujata M Jali and Murigendra B. Hiremath
  
  Introduction: Urethral injuries associated with pelvic fractures are regarded as rare in women and thus discussed infrequently. We reviewed our series of girls/women who presented with urethral injuries. Materials and Methods: Eleven patients (age range 8-49 years) presenting with urethral injuries and admitted to urological services were reviewed. All had associated injuries, generally more severe than seen in males with urethral injuries. Results: All the eleven patients had severe injuries. Three of them underwent immediate repair of the urethra, whereas the remaining eight underwent repair 7-15 days later. In the follow-up period three developed stricture, one needing a Mitrofanoff’s procedure to self catheterize and the remaining two needing regular dilatation. One patient developed urinary incontinence... Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1222.1000126

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