Abstract:

Objective: The approach to urological emergencies in terms of diagnosis, treatment and guidance in high number of patients applying hospitals as teaching and research hospitals is a matter in our country. In this study we evaluated the diagnosis and treatment modalities of urological emergencies in Carnival Training and Research Hospital. Material and Methods: Between January 2009 and January 2011 7305 patients who referred to emergency service and evaluated as an urological emergency were considered retrospectively. The demographic characteristics, diagnosis and treatment modalities of the cases were determined by reviewing the records of emergency service, emergency operating room and urology clinic. The patients were evaluated in terms of diagnosis and treatment modalities. Total 4092 56% urological emergency cases were male and 3213 44% were female. The average age was 48.4 2 months-96 years and 37.9 6 months-90 years in male and female respectively. Results: Total 7305 %1.87 of 389556 patients were considered as urological emergency. The rate of pediatric and over 70 years patients were 8.2% and 21.6% respectively. Six hundred and sixty three patients 9.07% were hospitalized for treatment. Four hundred and fourty nine patients 6.14% had surgical intervention. A careful evaluation of urological emergencies that require intervention in the emergency room is the first order of importance and can prevent the quotations that involve the patient's future.

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