Chung PH, Wessells H, Voelzke BB. Updated Outcomes of Early Endoscopic Realignment for Pelvic Fracture Urethral Injuries at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
Urology 2017;
112:191-197. [PMID:
29079211 DOI:
10.1016/j.urology.2017.09.032]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2017] [Revised: 09/11/2017] [Accepted: 09/14/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To present our updated experience and discuss potential benefits of early endoscopic realignment (EER) for patients with pelvic fracture urethral injuries (PFUIs).
METHODS
A retrospective review of patients treated with EER after blunt PFUIs was performed. EER was performed with a retrograde or a combined antegrade or retrograde approach with a cystoscope. Treatment success was defined as no secondary procedure or the ability to pass a cystoscope across the area of injury or surgical anastomosis.
RESULTS
Thirty-two patients (mean age 38 years, range 17-73) underwent EER between 2004 and 2016 with a mean follow-up of 26 months (range 1-102). Median time to realignment was 2 days (range 0-6) and was performed concomitantly with another surgical service in 72% of cases. Median operative time for EER was 38 minutes (range 8-100). Using an intent-to-treat analysis, 29 patients (91%) failed EER. Nine patients underwent a subsequent endoscopic procedure with 22% success rate. Excision and primary anastomotic urethroplasty was performed in 24 patients as a primary or secondary treatment with 96% success rate.
CONCLUSION
Our overall success rate for EER was 9%, but did not hinder subsequent urethroplasty success. The decision for performing EER should not be based on success alone. Secondary benefits of EER exist and may assist with the multidisciplinary care of a patient with complex trauma. The management of PFUI is challenging and these patients should be referred to tertiary centers.
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