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Delayed bladder rupture following blunt trauma: A case report and literature review

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Delayed bladder rupture, rare condition following trauma, can result from primary laceration or secondary rupture at the lesion site in the bladder wall. Delayed treatment increases mortality. We report the case of a 43-year-old female who presented with an 8-day history of blunt trauma and a 2-day abdominal discomfort. After using point-of-care ultrasound for abdominal paracentesis to confirm the diagnosis, the patient was transferred to the operating room to suture the ruptured bladder. After nine days, she was discharged free of symptoms. This case report and literature review stress the importance of prompt and appropriate intervention for delayed bladder rupture. • Delayed bladder rupture is a rare condition, with only 8 cases reported in the existing literature. • Delayed bladder rupture should always be considered in patients with a history of independent urination following. • Patient with delayed bladder rupture suddenly presents with abdominal pain and increased serum creatinine. • With prompt intervention, the outcome of delayed bladder rupture is favorable.

Source: Trauma Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2024.101110

Authors: Vo Anh Vinh Trang, Nguyen Hai Dang Le, Dai Thanh Sang Nguyen, Phuc Hai Duong, Thien Tan Tri Tai Truyen, Vu Phuong Do

Institutions: Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, Bệnh viện Bình Dân

Language: English

Topic: Urological Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,120