Impact of Conservative Management on the Outcome of Patients with Traumatic Renal Injury at a Tertiary Trauma Center

Abstract

Objective: To report the outcomes of patients with traumatic renal injury who were managed conservatively in a tertiary trauma center from date of admission to discharge Patients and Methods: The study is a comprehensive chart review on patients diagnosed with traumatic renal injury, managed conservatively between January 2013- August 2018. Demographic data including age and gender were recorded.

Results: A total of 92 patients with renal injury were managed in East Avenue Medical Center from January 2013 to August 2018. Only 25 of them were managed conservatively and were included in this study. The patients included in this study had Grade II to V renal injuries and were sent home stable and improved.

Conclusion: Renal injury may be a life-threatening event in a setting of acute trauma. But if handled appropriately, it can be managed safely without the need for surgical intervention.