We report 2 cases of spontaneous bladder rupture related to chronic outlet obstruction and urinary retention. In both cases, focal perforation was identified within diverticula. Bladder rupture in the absence of trauma is a rare and serious event with a mortality rate approaching 50%. These injuries are often initially misdiagnosed and it is our goal to provide insight to the presentation, management and treatment of this rare event.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4483303 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000365690 | DOI Listing |
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