injuries poisoning
Urethral Trauma
Introduction
Urethral injuries usually occur in men. Most major urethral injuries are due to blunt trauma. Penetrating urethral trauma is less common, occurring mainly as a result of gunshot wounds, or alternatively, due to inserting objects into the urethra during sexual activity, penile fractures, or because of psychiatric illness. Urethral injuries are classified as contusions, partial disruptions, or complete disruptions, and they may involve the posterior urethra (membranous and prostatic) or anterior urethra (bulbous and penile segments). Posterior urethral injuries occur almost exclusively with Pelvic Fractures . Anterior urethral injuries are often consequences of a perineal blow, motor vehicle crash, or perineal straddle injury due to a fall. Iatrogenic injuries occur during transurethral instrumentation (eg, catheter placement or removal, Complications include infection, Urinary Incontinence in Adults , 