Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: Non-traumatic bladder rupture (NTBR) is relative rare pathology including spontaneous rupture and iatrogenic injury. As increasing the medical intervention for the pelvic malignancy or elderly population, NTBR will be encountered more frequently. There are few previous studies summarizing the imaging features of NTBR. We reviewed imaging characteristics of 18 previous cases of NTBR experienced. In addition, 3 presentative cases that can be a pitfall to differentiate from NTBR. The aim of this article is to clarify the key CT findings of NTBR and its pitfalls.
Source: Japanese Journal of Radiology
Authors: Hideki Kunichika, Junko Takahama, Hidehiko Taguchi, Masayo Haga, Emiko Shimoda, Masayoshi Inoue, Kengo Morimoto, Nagaaki Marugami, Toshihiro Tanaka
Institution: Nara Medical University
Language: English
Subfield: Urology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,790
OpenAlex ID: W4318924220