Herniation of the urinary bladder: a complication of traumatic pubic symphysis diastasis.
Bladder rupture and urethral disruption are relatively common injuries associated with pelvic trauma; however, bladder herniation into a public symphysis diastasis is an unusual sequelae of pelvic trauma. We report a case of anterior bladder wall herniation into a traumatic pubic diastasis and review the literature. Recommendations focusing on avoiding possible urinary bladder complications associated with closed reduction and external fixation of the diastasis are offered.
Cespedes
R D
RD
Department of Urology, Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, Tex. 78236-5300, USA.
Roettger
R H
RH
Peretsman
S J
SJ
D000328:Adult; D006547:Hernia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011631:Pubic Symphysis / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*