title: Intravesical Explosion during Transurethral Resection of Prostate - a reminder.
abstract: Intravesical explosion during transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is an extremely rare but dreaded complication and results in rupture of the bladder. It is believed that intravesical explosion occurs due to formation of explosive gases in the bladder during TURP and its admixture with air. A case of intravesical explosion during TURP resulting in bladder rupture at our institution is described. Though the management of this catastrophe is relatively straightforward, it has the potential for dire consequences. We emphasize that, despite its rare occurrence, it is preventable and suggest measures to avoid it.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Army Hospital (Research and Referral), Delhi Cantt, New Delhi, India. annand_srivastava@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Anand
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Srivastava
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Sandhu
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sinha
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Madhusoodanan
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Karan
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Sethi
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Talwar
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Narang
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture; D020728:Transurethral Resection of Prostate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000293:injuries*