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Understanding Urethral Trauma Types by kensa is a document available to read on EtoBox.
1. The urethra can be disrupted from pelvic fractures, most commonly in males, often occurring with injuries to other organs. 2. Initial management involves suprapubic cystostomy to allow healing, with possible primary realignment. Delayed reconstruction is done at 3 months to repair disruptions over 1 cm. 3. Preoperative imaging defines the defect and reconstruction approach. Endoscopic treatments are reserved for short stenoses while open surgery is preferred for longer disruptions.
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- kensa
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- EN