Non-operatively managed blunt and penetrating renal trauma: Does early follow up CT scan change management? A systematic review.

Background: Renal injury accounts for 1-5% of all traumatic injuries. Non-operative management (NOM) of renal trauma has demonstrated higher renal salvage rates and reduced morbidity.

Aims: The aim of this review is to clarify the indications of early follow up CT scan for adult patients, with NOM, renal trauma, with a view to avoiding unnecessary CT scanning and radiation exposure in this cohort of patients.