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Lower male genitourinary trauma: a pictorial review

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Blunt and penetrating trauma to the male pelvis and external genitalia may result in significant injury to the lower genitourinary system including the bladder, urethra, penis, and scrotum. Emergent imaging plays an important role in identifying these injuries and directing appropriate, timely management. In this article, we review indications for dedicated genitourinary system imaging in trauma and illustrate the imaging features of injuries to the lower male genitourinary system in order to facilitate accurate and rapid diagnosis.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, 325 - 9th Avenue, Room 1CT-119, Box 359728, Seattle, WA, 98104-2499, USA

    Bruce E. Lehnert & Claudia Sadro

  2. Department of Radiology, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 Pacific Street, Room RR215, Box 357115, Seattle, WA, 98195-7117, USA

    Eric Monroe & Mariam Moshiri

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Lehnert, B.E., Sadro, C., Monroe, E. et al. Lower male genitourinary trauma: a pictorial review. Emerg Radiol 21, 67–74 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-013-1159-z

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