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?: (A) Stomach, (B) Spleen, (C) Inferior vena cava, (D) Left adrenal gland
Answer is C. 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