Published online Nov 9, 2021. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v10.i6.377
Peer-review started: February 1, 2021
First decision: March 17, 2021
Revised: March 19, 2021
Accepted: August 20, 2021
Article in press: August 20, 2021
Published online: November 9, 2021
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The research tends to highlight the burden of genitourinary injury in the Sub-Saharan region and the differences in the injury pattern from developed nations.
Due to paucity of information and publication on urological injuries in the Sub-Saharan nations, it was essential to review and synthesize the available data in the region.
The manuscript has provided insight into management challenges of genitourinary trauma in developing nations of Africa and summarized the available international guidelines to identify progress and gaps in the region.
This research is a systematic review in accordance with the PRISMA guideline.
Amongst urological emergencies, genitourinary trauma accounted for 6.6% of cases. Urethral injury and injury to the external genitalia accounted for most of the trauma burden as compared to renal injury in developed nations.
A trauma registry is necessary to promote research and improvement in trauma care. Prompt repair of injuries to the external genitalia has shown satisfactory results.
The manuscript has highlighted the paucity of data on genitourinary trauma in Sub-Saharan Africa. The research intends to project the need for investment in trauma care and to establish trauma registries around the continent.