Journal article
Urotrauma: AUA guideline
The Journal of urology, Vol.192(2), pp.327-335
08/2014
DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2014.05.004
PMCID: PMC4104146
PMID: 24857651
Abstract
The authors of this guideline reviewed the urologic trauma literature to guide clinicians in the appropriate methods of evaluation and management of genitourinary injuries.
A systematic review of the literature using the MEDLINE® and EMBASE databases (search dates 1/1/90-9/19/12) was conducted to identify peer-reviewed publications relevant to urotrauma. The review yielded an evidence base of 372 studies after application of inclusion/exclusion criteria. These publications were used to inform the statements presented in the guideline as Standards, Recommendations or Options. When sufficient evidence existed, the body of evidence for a particular treatment was assigned a strength rating of A (high), B (moderate) or C (low). In the absence of sufficient evidence, additional information is provided as Clinical Principles and Expert Opinions.
Guideline statements were created to inform clinicians on the initial observation, evaluation and subsequent management of renal, ureteral, bladder, urethral and genital traumatic injuries.
Genitourinary organ salvage has become increasingly possible as a result of advances in imaging, minimally invasive techniques, and reconstructive surgery. As the field of genitourinary reconstruction continues to evolve, clinicians must strive to approach clinical problems in a creative, multidisciplinary, evidence-based manner to ensure optimal outcomes.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Urotrauma: AUA guideline
- Creators
- Allen F Morey - American Urological Assocation Education and Research, Inc., Linthicum, MarylandSteve Brandes - American Urological Assocation Education and Research, Inc., Linthicum, MarylandDaniel David Dugi III - American Urological Assocation Education and Research, Inc., Linthicum, MarylandJohn H Armstrong - American Urological Assocation Education and Research, Inc., Linthicum, MarylandBenjamin N Breyer - American Urological Assocation Education and Research, Inc., Linthicum, MarylandJoshua A Broghammer - American Urological Assocation Education and Research, Inc., Linthicum, MarylandBradley A Erickson - American Urological Assocation Education and Research, Inc., Linthicum, MarylandJeff Holzbeierlein - American Urological Assocation Education and Research, Inc., Linthicum, MarylandSteven J Hudak - American Urological Assocation Education and Research, Inc., Linthicum, MarylandJeffrey H Pruitt - American Urological Assocation Education and Research, Inc., Linthicum, MarylandJames T Reston - American Urological Assocation Education and Research, Inc., Linthicum, MarylandRichard A Santucci - American Urological Assocation Education and Research, Inc., Linthicum, MarylandThomas G Smith III - American Urological Assocation Education and Research, Inc., Linthicum, MarylandHunter Wessells - American Urological Assocation Education and Research, Inc., Linthicum, Maryland
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The Journal of urology, Vol.192(2), pp.327-335
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.juro.2014.05.004
- PMID
- 24857651
- PMCID
- PMC4104146
- NLM abbreviation
- J Urol
- ISSN
- 0022-5347
- eISSN
- 1527-3792
- Publisher
- United States
- Grant note
- K12 DK083021 / NIDDK NIH HHS
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 08/2014
- Academic Unit
- Urology
- Record Identifier
- 9984051574202771
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