Stab wounds of the kidneys involve other abdominal organs in a high percentage of cases. Of the organs listed, which one is least likely to be damaged in this patient?
The organs that are closely related to the kidneys are at a risk of direct injury by a stab wound that traverses the renal parenchyma. Adrenals, Stomach, and Spleen may be directly involved rather than the IVC. Ref ganong's review of medical physiology 25e
Stomach
Spleen
Inferior vena cava
Left adrenal gland
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