Unexpected High Rates of Angiography and Angioembolization for Isolated Low-grade Renal Trauma: Results From a Large, Statewide, Trauma Database

Despite overwhelming evidence supporting conservative management for patients with isolated, low-grade traumatic renal injuries, contemporary utilization of DA and RAE in such patients treated at trauma centers is surprisingly high. Factors accounting for a significant increase in utilization at Level 1 trauma centers need to be further elucidated.