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BACKGROUND outcome of minimally invasive treatment of posttraumatic, hemorrhagic bladder rupture is unknown. METHODS A 41-year-old male presented at the emergency department with pelvic and scrotal pain and macroscopic hematuria… Click to show full abstract
BACKGROUND outcome of minimally invasive treatment of posttraumatic, hemorrhagic bladder rupture is unknown. METHODS A 41-year-old male presented at the emergency department with pelvic and scrotal pain and macroscopic hematuria after a motor vehicle accident. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed an open book fracture and an arterial phase contrast media extravasation posterior to the symphysis pubis and anterior to the urethra-vesical junction. RESULTS The open book fracture was treated with an external fixation and the persistent bleeding was managed with insertion of a Foley catheter and bilateral embolization of the vesical arteries. CONCLUSION Minimally invasive treatment, including vesical artery embolization and placement of a Foley catheter can be effective in the treatment of posttraumatic, hemorrhagic bladder rupture.
Journal Title: Acta chirurgica Belgica
Year Published: 2022
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