[The diagnostic and treatment characteristics of gunshot wounds to the organs of the urinary system in modern wars].

The frequency of injuries of the urinary system which are very severe is as high as 4% of all the wounds of other localizations. The high frequency of associated injuries, critical states of the wounded give very short time for urological examinations which prevents making the exact diagnosis. Nephrectomy still remains the most common operative intervention for wounds of the kidneys (62.8%). The insufficient elimination of urine and inadequate drainage in wounds of the urinary bladder and urethra are followed by very severe complications. An analysis of the experience with treatment of wounds of the urinary system has shown that the medical evacuatory measures must be improved.