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Complete traumatic urethral cut and vesicovaginal fistula in a 3-year-old girl, managed by Mitrofanoff procedure: a case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We report a 3-year-old patient with urethral cut injury and iatrogenic vesicovaginal fistula following a pelvic fracture; managed with Mitrofanoff procedure. Our patient presented with straining on urination with continuous colorless discharge on her diaper for the past 4 months. Investigations identified vesicovaginal fistulization making a definitive diagnosis of complete urethral injury. It was managed with the Mitrofanoff procedure to preserve the patient's urinary continence. Our case is to our knowledge the youngest reported case of a complete traumatic urethral cut in a female; an already rare encounter in this population. This is also the first such case to be managed via the Mitrofanoff procedure. Although the management was delayed, it was successful.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf004

Authors: Peter R Bael, Bayan F Alqtishat, Riyad Salahaldeen, Wadee’ Barbarawi

Institutions: Al-Quds University, Al-Makassed Islamic Charitable Society Hospital

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: $1,050