Delayed Presentation of Traumatic Intraperitoneal Rupture of Urinary Bladder

Beware of the ‘Ascites’ Patient: Delayed Presentation of Traumatic Intraperitoneal Bladder Rupture

Delayed diagnosis of an intraperitoneal bladder rupture is rare in the post CT era. We present a case of a middle aged male with a delayed presentation of a traumatic intraperitoneal bladder rupture. He initially presented with an acute distended abdomen and acute kidney injury after an alleged assault. He was initially admitted for investigation of his 'ascites.' This case to our knowledge is ...

A Late Presentation of Spontaneous Bladder Rupture During Labor

Spontaneous bladder rupture is usually due to bladder diseases. Bladder rupture during labor or postpartum is extremely rare. Acute abdomen is the usual presentation of spontaneous bladder rupture. Patients may complain of suprapubic pain, anuria and hematuria. Some patients with intraperitoneal bladder rupture may have no abdominal pain and can pass urine without any symptoms so the diagnosis ...

Laparoscopic Repair of a Traumatic Bladder Rupture

Laparoscopic repair of the traumatic intraperitoneal bladder rupture is a proven, safe, and effective technique in the appropriate setting. A 23-year-old male with traumatic intraperitoneal bladder rupture proven by cystogram after a motor vehicle collision was successfully repaired via a laparoscopic approach. We describe the technique in detail including 2-layer closure and follow-up care. A...

Intraperitoneal bladder rupture and the wearing of rear seat-belts--a case report.

Traumatic rupture of the urinary bladder occurring in isolation is very rare, it is generally considered to be an associated injury; one major review quoting that in 89% of patients with bladder rupture other serious injuries were present (Cass & Luxenberg, 1987). In only two previously reported cases has traumatic bladder rupture been associated with the wearing of seat belts (Denis et al., 19...

Late presentation of intraperitoneal rupture of the urinary bladder.