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Kidney and ureteral injury occurs primarily from rapid deceleration or penetrating trauma. Unrecognized compromise of renal vascular supply can lead to necrosis.
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Long-term consequences of renal and genitourinary (GU) injuries include hypertension, chronic kidney disease, erectile dysfunction, incontinence and voiding issues, hydronephrosis, fistula, recurrent pyelonephritis, and nephrolithiasis.
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