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Journal of Trauma & Treatment

ISSN: 2167-1222

Open Access

Nerli RB

KLES Kidney Foundation, KLE University’s JN Medical College, KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC Belgaum 590010,
India

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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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