Bladder interposition in traumatic diastasis of the symphysis pubis. A case report.
Closed reduction of the symphysis pubis in a patient with an open-book type disruption of the pelvic ring failed because of interposition of the bladder and retroperitoneal fat. The problem of maintaining reduction with an external fixation device is discussed.
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D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011631:Pubic Symphysis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D001743:Urinary Bladder