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View Article and Find Full Text PDFRenal Artery Dissection in an Emergency Department Patient With a Near Fall.
Cureus
March 2023
Emergency Medicine, Allegheny Health Network-St Vincent Hospital, Erie, USA.
Article Synopsis
- 51-year-old male experienced left flank pain after nearly falling, leading to the diagnosis of suspected acute dissection of the left renal artery from a CT scan.
- Renal artery dissections often go unnoticed after minor trauma, as initial symptoms may not be severe, despite being associated with blunt abdominal injuries.
- Management approaches depend on injury age, kidney preservation, and other injuries, requiring a collaborative discussion among various specialist teams for optimal care.