Fig. 1From: Penetrating renal injuries: an observational study of non-operative management and the impact of opening Gerota’s fasciaClinical decision pathways and outcomes for all patients with renal injuries. NOM = Non-operative management. Failure of NOM was defined as a need for any abdominal surgical intervention. Successful NOM patients were managed without the need for surgical intervention. All patients in diagnostic laparoscopy group were planned, delayed operations for left sided thoracoabdominal stab wounds. DVT = Deep Vein ThrombosisBack to article page