Value of proximal diversion and ureteral stenting in management of penetrating ureteral trauma
Franco I, Eshghi M, Schutte H, Park T, Fernandez R, Choudhury M, Addonizio J. Value of proximal diversion and ureteral stenting in management of penetrating ureteral trauma. Urology 1988, 32: 99-102. PMID: 3400148, DOI: 10.1016/0090-4295(88)90306-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProximal ureteral injuryUreteral injuryUrologic complicationsProximal diversionUreteral traumaDistal ureteral injuriesEarly urologic complicationsNephrostomy tube drainageNew York City hospitalsPercent complication ratePercent of patientsMajor vascular injuryWater-tight closureSimilar beneficial effectsGenerous debridementProximal injuriesUnstented repairTube drainageComplication rateNephrostomy drainageNephrostomy tubeUreteral stentingVascular injuryVascular repairCity Hospital