[Epidemiologic study of the factors influencing renal trauma in Cantabria]. / Estudio epidemiológico de los factores que intervienen en los traumatismos renales en Cantabria.

OBJECTIVE: In this study, the most important factors that influence renal trauma (RT) were evaluated in patients that had suffered different types of accidents. METHODS: Data from 340 cases of RT that were seen over a period of 15 years were obtained. This was performed in two stages: first, data were obtained during this time period; secondly, the patients were followed after discharge from hospital. RESULTS: All this information was filed in a data base specifically for this purpose and were statistically analyzed to determine and quantify the types of RT and their incidence in relation to demographic and temporal factors, type of accident, etc. CONCLUSIONS: Weekends, alcohol, age, road traffic accidents, type of road, etc., are the most important factors that influence the development of RT. The incidence of RT in Cantabria is similar to that of the US and European countries.

[Epidemiologic study of the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney trauma in Cantabria]. / Estudio epidemiológico de la clínica, diagnóstico y terapéutica de los traumatismos renales en Cantabria.

OBJECTIVE: This study reviews the clinical features, methods and treatment of renal trauma (RT). METHODS: The epidemiological study was conducted using data from 340 cases of RT that had been treated in the Department of Urology of the Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital in Santander. All the information was filed in a data base specifically for the purpose. RESULTS: Statistical analyses of the data showed the incidence of the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of RT. CONCLUSIONS: Radiological and ultrasound evaluation are still fundamental for the diagnosis of RT. Only 4% of these patients have died. Abdominal, thoracic and cranial injuries cause the most severe lesions. Concerning treatment, only 17% of the cases with RT required surgery.