A bulbar artery pseudoaneurysm following traumatic urethral catheterization.
Traumatic urethral catheterization may result in a number of serious complications. A rare occurrence is the development of a urethral pseudoaneurysm. We report the case of a 13-year-old male who required placement of a Foley catheter for an orthopedic surgical procedure. The Foley was misplaced in the bulbourethra, resulting in the development of a bulbar artery pseudoaneurysm. Profuse bleeding via the urethra was noted after removal of the catheter, and the patient experienced severe intermittent hematuria during the postoperative period. Cystoscopy revealed a pulsatile mass within the bulbourethra. Angiography confirmed a bulbar artery pseudoaneurysm, which was successfully embolized with resolution of bleeding.
Division of Pediatric Urology, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Mathieu
M
Bettez
Department of Radiology, Royal Victoria Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Melanie
M
Aubé
Division of Pediatric Urology, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Mohamed El
ME
Sherbiny
Department of Radiology, Royal Victoria Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Tatiana
T
Cabrera
Division of Pediatric Urology, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Roman
R
Jednak