An Interesting Case of Isolated Renal Stab Injury
Journal Title: International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
ABSTRACT Isolated renal penetrating injury requiring exploration is rare. Kidney is retroperitoneal organ with strong muscular and rib cage support. Added to this Gerota’s fascia prevent direct injury to renal parenchyma. Here we have presented an interesting case of renal stab injury in young man who had completely divided kidney due to knife. Patient managed with nephrectomy. He fared well the procedure as well as post-operative recovery. We discussed this case with literature review but isolated renal stab injury was not found. We also presented elegant images of this case.
Authors and Affiliations
Vinayak Gorakhnath Wagaskar, Vidyasagar Hansraj Baheti, Ajaykumar R Gajengi, Sujata Kiran Patwardhan
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- DOI 10.7860/IJARS/2016/17256:2101
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