title: Traumatic urethral fistula in a patient with burns.
abstract: We report an unusual cause of urethral fistula in a patient with burns. Although such an occurrence is rare, the edematous perineum in patients with burn injuries should be managed carefully to prevent a tear at the penoscrotal junction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48201, USA.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Balakrishnan
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Maralani
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Emanuele
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications*; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D003559:Cystostomy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016055:Urinary Retention / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control