title: A case of spontaneous rupture of the bladder.
abstract: Rupture of the bladder in the neonatal period followed by urinary ascites is rare and usually the result of umbilical artery catheterization. Patients may present with abdominal distension, oliguria or anuria, and signs of renal insufficiency. We present a case of urinary ascites in a premature neonate due to a spontaneous rupture of the bladder, and we discuss the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of this case.
authors: Department of Pediatric Surgery, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Alexandroupolis, Greece.
authors: Christos
authors: C
authors: Limas
authors: Chrisostomos
authors: C
authors: Soultanidis
authors: Savvas
authors: S
authors: Deftereos
authors: Mariana
authors: M
authors: Skordala
authors: Joannis
authors: J
authors: Sigalas
mesh_terms: D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D014546:Urinary Catheterization