Urologic emergencies.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2016

Institution/Department

Internal Medicine

Journal Title

The Surgical clinics of North America

MeSH Headings

Acute Disease, Emergency Treatment, Female, Fournier Gangrene, Humans, Male, Paraphimosis, Priapism, Pyonephrosis, Spermatic Cord Torsion, Urinary Retention

Abstract

The diagnosis and management of urologic emergencies are incorporated into the basic training of all urology residents. In institutions without access to urologic services, it is usually left to the General Surgeon or Emergency Medicine physician to provide timely care. This article discusses diagnoses that are important to recognize and treatment that is practically meaningful for the non-Urologist to identify and treat. The non-Urology provider, after reading this article, will have a better understanding and a higher comfort level with treating patients with urologic emergencies.

ISSN

1558-3171

Comments

Division of Urology, Maine Medical Center.

First Page

407

Last Page

424

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