Traumatic amputation of the left lower renal pole in children

Journal Article · Mon Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1985 · J. Urol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5219708

Waxman, J; Belman, A B; Kass, E J

Four children between 5 and 10 years old suffered traumatic amputation of the left lower renal pole following flank trauma. All patients were evaluated with excretory urography and isotope renography. The renal scan clearly demonstrated failure of perfusion of the lower renal pole and urinary extravasation, and was believed to be more valuable than the standard excretory urogram as a diagnostic tool. All children were managed similarly: delayed (72 to 96 hours) exploration, simple removal of the amputated segment and insertion of a Penrose drain. They all have done well. The patients were normotensive at followup and had excellent function of the remaining portion of the kidney.

• Research Organization: Children's Hospital National Medical Center, WA
• OSTI ID: 5219708
• Journal Information: J. Urol.; (United States), Vol. 1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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