Question 226 · LEK · Organ injuries
Which of the following statements is true about blunt renal trauma with bleeding?
- A. angioembolisation is always contraindicated.
- B. a pulsatile renal haematoma is an absolute indication for surgery.
- C. 50 to 60% of all blunt renal injuries in females are treated surgically.
- D. creatinine concentration is of no significance before a decision about surgical treatment is made.
- E. blunt renal trauma grade V is always and without exception an absolute indication for surgery.
Hint
Recall the absolute indications for renal exploration after trauma in urological trauma guidelines.
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