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Tejuoso A, George A, Johnson S, Geller AE, Kapple P, Ziegler C, Miller K, Choi K. Gunshot wound injury to the genitourinary tract: a 4-year retrospective review at an academic level 1 trauma center. Transl Androl Urol 2024; 13:406-413. [PMID: 38590963 PMCID: PMC10999030 DOI: 10.21037/tau-23-466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Background Firearm injuries increased significantly during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. We aimed to describe our experience with patients admitted to a level 1 trauma center with gunshot-related trauma to the genitourinary (GU) tract before and during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Patients sustaining gunshot-related trauma to the adrenals, kidneys, ureters, bladder, scrotum, testicles, penis, and urethra between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2021 were identified from our institutional trauma database. Patient charts were queried to extract demographic information, management, and follow-up. Results A total of 117 patients met inclusion criteria with 39 (33%) of GU injuries occurring pre-COVID, and 78 (67%) occurring during or post-COVID. Seventy-two (62%) presented with kidney injury. Patients injured in the pre-COVID period were more likely to participate in a follow-up visit by 2.17 times at 60 days (P=0.017), 1.98 times at 90 days (P=0.030), and 2.04 times at 1-year (P=0.014) than during COVID. Pre-COVID, 46% of patients were injured in the city's northwestern region and 54% from other areas, during COVID 24% of patients came from the northwestern region compared to 76% from other areas (P=0.029). Conclusions Gunshot wounds (GSW) involving the GU tract increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with renal injury most frequent. Follow-up visits declined by around half during the pandemic, primarily at 60 days, 90 days, and 1 year post-injury. The number of patients admitted with urologic injuries pre-COVID versus during COVID was significantly different depending on the patient's area of residence. More work is needed to evaluate the outcomes of traumatic GU injuries due to GSW pre- and post-pandemic.
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Affiliation(s)
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- University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA
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- University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA
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- University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA
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- University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Office of Graduate Medical Education, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Shelbyville, KY, USA
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Anger JT, Case LK, Baranowski AP, Berger A, Craft RM, Damitz LA, Gabriel R, Harrison T, Kaptein K, Lee S, Murphy AZ, Said E, Smith SA, Thomas DA, Valdés Hernández MDC, Trasvina V, Wesselmann U, Yaksh TL. Pain mechanisms in the transgender individual: a review. FRONTIERS IN PAIN RESEARCH 2024; 5:1241015. [PMID: 38601924 PMCID: PMC11004280 DOI: 10.3389/fpain.2024.1241015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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Specific Aim Provide an overview of the literature addressing major areas pertinent to pain in transgender persons and to identify areas of primary relevance for future research. Methods A team of scholars that have previously published on different areas of related research met periodically though zoom conferencing between April 2021 and February 2023 to discuss relevant literature with the goal of providing an overview on the incidence, phenotype, and mechanisms of pain in transgender patients. Review sections were written after gathering information from systematic literature searches of published or publicly available electronic literature to be compiled for publication as part of a topical series on gender and pain in the Frontiers in Pain Research. Results While transgender individuals represent a significant and increasingly visible component of the population, many researchers and clinicians are not well informed about the diversity in gender identity, physiology, hormonal status, and gender-affirming medical procedures utilized by transgender and other gender diverse patients. Transgender and cisgender people present with many of the same medical concerns, but research and treatment of these medical needs must reflect an appreciation of how differences in sex, gender, gender-affirming medical procedures, and minoritized status impact pain. Conclusions While significant advances have occurred in our appreciation of pain, the review indicates the need to support more targeted research on treatment and prevention of pain in transgender individuals. This is particularly relevant both for gender-affirming medical interventions and related medical care. Of particular importance is the need for large long-term follow-up studies to ascertain best practices for such procedures. A multi-disciplinary approach with personalized interventions is of particular importance to move forward.
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- Jennifer T. Anger
- Department of Urology, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Pelvic Pain Medicine and Neuromodulation, University College Hospital Foundation Trust, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, United States
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Division of Regional Anesthesia, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Department of OB/GYN & Reproductive Sciences, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Neuroscience Institute, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Division of Regional Anesthesia, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Division of Infection Disease, The Hope Clinic of Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Office of Research on Women's Health, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- Department of Neuroimaging Sciences, Center for Clinical Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Department of Urology, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Departments of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine/Division of Pain Medicine, Neurology and Psychology, and Consortium for Neuroengineering and Brain-Computer Interfaces, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
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Ząbkowski T, Brzozowski R, Durma AD. Renal injuries in conflict zones: a 6-year study of traumatic cases in Afghanistan. Confl Health 2024; 18:6. [PMID: 38183150 PMCID: PMC10770980 DOI: 10.1186/s13031-023-00566-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024] Open
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PURPOSE During hostilities, gunshot wounds are the most common cause of penetrating injuries. In 8-10% of abdominal injuries kidneys are involved. The treatment method include surgical or conservative treatment (fluids + blood components). METHODS Of 1266 combat trauma cases treated during 6 to 14 rotation of the Polish Military Contingent in Afghanistan, we extracted a subgroup of 44 kidney injuries. Corelation of trauma mechanism, PATI score, treatment methods, and outcomes was evaluated. RESULTS Out of the 41 renal injuries, 20 considered left, 18 right, and 3 both kidneys. There were no statistical significancy in injury lateralization (p = 0.669), and no differences regarding side of a trauma and quantity of blood component used for the treatment (p = 0.246). Nephrectomy was performed on 17 patients (13 left vs. 4 right). A significant correlation between PATI score and the need for a nephrectomy (p = 0.027) was confirmed. Penetrating trauma recquired higher number of blood components comparing to blunt trauma (p < 0.001). The renal salvage rate was in study group was 61.36%. The overall survival (OS) rate was 90.25% - 4 patients died due to trauma. CONCLUSIONS The damage side does not result in a statistically significant increase in the need for blood transfusions or differences in the PATI score. The mechanism of trauma does, however, affect the number of blood components required for treatment, particularly in cases of penetrating trauma. With the introduction of proper treatment, the overall survival rate exceeds 90%, even when opting for conservative treatment.
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- Tomasz Ząbkowski
- Department of Urology, Miliary Institute of Medicine - National Research Institute, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General and Oncological Surgery, 5th Military Clinical Hospital with Polyclinic, Cracov, Poland
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- Department of Endocrinology and Radioisotope Therapy, Miliary Institute of Medicine - National Research Institute, Warsaw, Poland.
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Meza-Hernandez J, Sánchez-Treviño C, Ascencio-Martínez MA, Nuñez-Venzor A. Penile Fracture Secondary to Gunshot Injury: A Multidisciplinary Approach and Exceptional Surgical Management in an Uncommon Case. Cureus 2024; 16:e52928. [PMID: 38406033 PMCID: PMC10893902 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.52928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Penile fractures happen when the tunica albuginea is forcefully torn during intense sexual activity or vigorous masturbation. Gunshot-induced cases are extremely rare. Diagnosis, often requiring surgical exploration, poses challenges due to the condition's rarity and severity. We report a complex case of a patient with multiple gunshot wounds, highlighting the need for a multidisciplinary approach for abdominal and genitourinary regions. A 24-year-old male presented to the emergency department with multiple gunshot wounds to the anterior thoracic and abdominal walls, inguinal region, penis, and lower extremities. Despite multiple gunshot wounds, the patient maintained hemodynamic stability during physical examination. No imaging study was performed since surgical management was decided due to the presence of hematemesis. During exploratory laparotomy, a 2 cm stomach lesion was found and repaired by the general surgery team. Urology then addressed genital trauma, identifying and fixing a 1 cm tunica albuginea defect in each corpora cavernosa, achieving bilateral penile fracture repair. The patient was discharged after eight days of hospitalization, with adequate oral intake and urinating. Fifty-two days later, he persists with mild erectile dysfunction (International Index of Erectile Function-5 score: 17 points). This unique case involving a gunshot-induced penile fracture alongside abdominal and several other injuries was successfully managed through a multidisciplinary approach. As these lesions are rare, prompt treatment with standardized surgical procedures for civilian cases is crucial for optimal outcomes.
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- Javier Meza-Hernandez
- Department of General and Endoscopic Surgery, Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González, Mexico City, MEX
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- Department of General and Endoscopic Surgery, Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González, Mexico City, MEX
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- Department of General and Endoscopic Surgery, Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González, Mexico City, MEX
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Mokadem S, Chakroun M, Hermi A, Saadi A, Zaghbib S, Ben Slama MR. Air gun accident: A case report of a penile injury. Urol Case Rep 2023; 47:102371. [PMID: 36910506 PMCID: PMC9995279 DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2023.102371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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Air rifle, although considered as a toy, can cause injuries ranging from trivial to very grievous. The severity of injuries depends on the type of air rifle, the distance of firing, and the anatomic site at which the bullet hits. We present a case involving a young boy, who was accidently hit by an air rifle while playing. The Bullet penetrated the penis through the glans to be lodged in between the distal extremities of the corpus cavernosum behind the urethra. The surgical treatment was performed and the results were good.
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- Seif Mokadem
- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine, Charles Nicolle Hospital of Tunis, Urology Department, Tunisia
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- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine, Charles Nicolle Hospital of Tunis, Urology Department, Tunisia
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- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine, Charles Nicolle Hospital of Tunis, Urology Department, Tunisia
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- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine, Charles Nicolle Hospital of Tunis, Urology Department, Tunisia
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- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine, Charles Nicolle Hospital of Tunis, Urology Department, Tunisia
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- University of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine, Charles Nicolle Hospital of Tunis, Urology Department, Tunisia
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Golovko S, Gybalo R, Lurin I, Taraban I, Kobirnichenko A, Ganiuk V, Gorobeiko M, Dinets A. Penetrating gunshot wounds to the penis: a case report of combat patient injured in the war in Ukraine. Int J Emerg Med 2023; 16:5. [PMID: 36737684 PMCID: PMC9896691 DOI: 10.1186/s12245-023-00481-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The current war in Ukraine is associated with frequent applications of multiple-launch rocket systems and cruise missiles as well as other various high-energy weapons to cause severe injuries in military personnel including abdomen wounds, vascular injury, and limb amputations as well as genitourinary trauma. The aim of this report is to demonstrate a case of successful penile salvage by restoring its function in a combat patient with gunshot genitourinary trauma in conditions of an interrupted supply of medical equipment. CASE PRESENTATION We describe a case of a 48-year-old male patient with a combined shrapnel gunshot wound to the penis with damage to the urethra and combined injury to the soft tissues of the left thigh. Several hours after the injury, the patient underwent primary surgical debridement of the left thigh, ligation of the great saphenous vein of the thigh, primary sutures on the penile urethra and navicular fossa, suturing of the rupture of the head and penis, drainage of the wound, catheterization of the bladder, and epicystostomy. An artificial erection was performed intraoperatively. The urethral catheter was removed 3 weeks after urethral suturing (May 4, 2022). The epicystostomy was removed 5 months after the injury (August 4, 2022) and 2 days after the restoration of spontaneous urination. At the follow-up of 7 months after the injury, the patient has normal urination with minor urinary dribbling, sufficient erection, and ejaculation. CONCLUSIONS We have shown that in a case of gunshot wounds to the penis and hanging part of the urethra, even in the presence of combined severe purulent lesions of non-urological localizations, it is possible to perform a primary reconstruction of urogenital injuries using a primary urethral suture and applying a negative pressure device. Findings from this case report shed new light on the management of penile gunshot injury in ongoing warfare as well as provide evidence of the possibility to perform adequate management for penile injury in conditions of limited medical resources, violation of international humanitarian law, and under frequent strikes of high-energy weapons.
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- Sergiy Golovko
- Urology Clinic of National Military Medical Clinical Centre, Main Military Clinical Hospital, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Department of Surgery, National Military Medical Clinical Centre, Main Military Clinical Hospital, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- grid.419973.10000 0004 9534 1405National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine ,grid.513137.2State Institution of Science, Research and Practical Center of Preventive and Clinical Medicine, State Administrative Department, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- grid.445504.40000 0004 0529 6576Department of Surgery #1, Kharkiv National Medical University, Kharkiv, Ukraine
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- Urology Clinic of National Military Medical Clinical Centre, Main Military Clinical Hospital, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Intensive Care Unit (For Surgical Patients), National Military Medical Clinical Centre, Main Military Clinical Hospital, Kyiv, Ukraine
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- grid.34555.320000 0004 0385 8248Department of Surgery, Institute of Biology and Medicine, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Demiїvska 13, Kyiv, 03039 Ukraine
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- grid.34555.320000 0004 0385 8248Department of Surgery, Institute of Biology and Medicine, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Demiїvska 13, Kyiv, 03039 Ukraine
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Ukpong AE, Akaiso OE, Udo EA, Essiet IU, Peter OBO, Etim IP. Scrotal self-inflicted gunshot injuries: report of two consecutive cases and literature review. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF UROLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s12301-021-00234-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Isolated scrotal gunshot injuries are uncommon. Even more so when they are self-inflicted. The extent of the injury is determined by the caliber of the weapon. Established management protocols when followed yields excellent results.
Case presentations
We present two male patients, aged 41 and 51 years old, who sustained gunshot injuries to the scrotum following accidental discharges from hand guns stored in their trouser pockets. The first (41 years) sustained grade 5 American Association for Surgery of Trauma (AAST) left testicular injury and was managed by unilateral orchidectomy. The second (51 years old) sustained bilateral grade 4 AAST testicular injuries and had both testes salvaged by primary repair after meticulous debridement.
Conclusion
Isolated scrotal gunshot injuries can occur when low velocity guns are placed adjacent to the genitalia and accidentally discharged. The testes are endangered and can be devitalized requiring orchidectomy or salvaged by meticulous debridement and primary repair when viability is not compromised.
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