Urologic Conditions

The fellow should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the risk factors, diagnosis and management of ureteral injuries and techniques to minimize risk
• Describe the techniques necessary for repair of the ureter
• Describe the evaluation and repair of iatrogenic bladder injuries
• Describe the treatment of perinephric abscesses
• Demonstrate an understanding of the evaluation of acute scrotal pain
• Demonstrate an understanding of the management of testicular torsion
• Demonstrate an understanding of the treatment of Fournier’s gangrene as it relates to debridement of the scrotum and/or penis

Resources

• Topic Summary
• AAST Education Module - Dealing with Urologic Issues Complicating the Re-do Abdomen
• Overview Article:
  • EUA Guidelines - Urological Trauma, 2023
• Additional Resources:
  • Lacy, Aaron, MD; Smith, Amanda, MD; et al. High risk and low prevalence diseases: Testicular Torsion. Amer J Emerg Med, 2023; Vol. 66; 98-104.
  • Bourke, Molly M., DO; Silverberg, Joshua Z., MD. Acute Scrotal Emergencies. Emerg Med Clin N Am. 2019; Vol. 37; 593-610.