Lower Genitourinary Trauma
Title
Lower Genitourinary Trauma
Creator
Jessica E. Tullington
Nathan Blecker
Publisher
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan.
2022 May 15.
2022 May 15.
Date
2022
Description
Traumatic injuries can range from minor wounds to major, complex injuries causing shock and multi-system organ dysfunction. Trauma is the leading cause of death in patients between the ages of 15 and 24. It accounts for approximately 30% of all ICU admissions annually.
The lower urogenital (GU) tract is composed of the bladder, urethra, vagina, uterus, ovaries, penis, scrotum, and testes. The lower GU tract is typically protected by the bony pelvis. The pelvis is a ring structure composed of the sacrum, the coccyx, and the innominate bones: the pubis, ischium, and ilium. The innominate bones join anteriorly at the pubic symphysis.
The lower urogenital (GU) tract is composed of the bladder, urethra, vagina, uterus, ovaries, penis, scrotum, and testes. The lower GU tract is typically protected by the bony pelvis. The pelvis is a ring structure composed of the sacrum, the coccyx, and the innominate bones: the pubis, ischium, and ilium. The innominate bones join anteriorly at the pubic symphysis.
Language
English
URL
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/nbk557527/
Citation
Jessica E. Tullington and Nathan Blecker, “Lower Genitourinary Trauma,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed May 7, 2024, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/11955.