title: Phlegmasia Alba Dolens Caused by a Distended Bladder.
abstract: We describe the case of a 64-year-old patient with a deep venous thrombosis unusually caused by the obstruction of a severely distended atonic bladder as a result of an iatrogenic injury. Distention of the urinary bladder has previously been described to elevate pressure in the iliac veins, but has seldom been linked to the development of deep venous thrombosis. Through this case, we want to attract attention to this major complication of bladder distention, and we emphasize the importance of proper physical examination.
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands. Electronic address: dekkers_marloes@hotmail.com.
authors: Marloes
authors: M
authors: Dekkers
authors: Department of Intensive Care, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
authors: Angela
authors: A
authors: Kotsopoulos
authors: Department of Urology, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
authors: Herman
authors: H
authors: van Roijen