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Imaging recommendation · Abdomen · Pelvis

Pelvic fracture with blood at urethral meatus, suspected urethral injury

Recommended: Retrograde Urethrogram (before Foley placement) is the preferred imaging study for pelvic fracture with blood at urethral meatus, suspected urethral injury. Posterior urethral injuries associated with pelvic ring fractures.

Recommended study

Retrograde Urethrogram (before Foley placement)

XR IV contrast Preferred Abdomen · Pelvis Emergency Reviewed

Posterior urethral injuries associated with pelvic ring fractures. Do not place Foley before RUG.

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