European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society
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Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg · Oct 2023
Multicenter Study Observational StudyPredictive factors for nephrectomy in renal trauma; assessment of a 6-point score.
To evaluate predictive and associated risk factors for nephrectomy in renal trauma and assess a 6-point score for surgical decision-making. ⋯ An inadequate response to IV solutions, a lactate level ≥ 4 mmol/L, and grade IV-V renal trauma predict nephrectomy. A score ≥ 3 points showed a good performance in this population.