We should consider the complication of bladder rupture for patients with worsened abdominal pain and inability to pass urine following acute cystitis. A CT scan is a useful first-line modality when evaluating for a suspected bladder rupture.
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J Family Med Prim Care
November 2024
Department of OBG, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
The occurrence of spontaneous bladder rupture during labor or the postpartum period after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery is exceedingly uncommon. However, we encountered a case involving spontaneous bladder rupture, which resulted in the development of localized fluid collections in the abdomen after an uncomplicated vaginal delivery. In this instance, the absence of typical peritonitis symptoms, such as abdominal pain or tenderness, and the lack of typical urological symptoms, including haematuria, dysuria, and anuria, coupled with the absence of clinical manifestations of puerperal sepsis, the absence of microbial presence in the ascitic fluid, and the patient's symptomatic amelioration following antibiotic therapy, contributed to a delay in identifying the bladder rupture.
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December 2024
Urology, King Fahad Military Medical Complex, Dhahran, SAU.
Iatrogenic intraperitoneal bladder injury is a known complication of pelvic surgery. While the standard key management of such cases is surgical intervention, conservative approaches can be utilized under specific circumstances. We are presenting a case of delayed diagnosis of iatrogenic intraperitoneal bladder injury following cesarean section, which was treated with urethral catheter bladder drainage.
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November 2024
Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Rashid Hospital, Dubai, ARE.
Femoral central venous catheterization is a commonly performed procedure in the intensive care unit or ward in a hospital setting. Unfortunately, the venous catheterization procedure can cause insertion-related complications, commonly referred to as mechanical complications, which can range from being clinically insignificant to life-threatening if untreated. The femoral vein is chosen due to its low risk for complications such as bleeding, which are easy to control when the patient is on anticoagulants.
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November 2024
Department of Urology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Emphysematous cystitis (EC) refers to a rare form of complicated urinary tract infection (UTI), which is typically observed in elderly females with severe diabetes mellitus. EC was triggered by bacteria, producing gas filled cysts in the bladder wall and lumen, the most common of which are and . Since EC could be potentially life-threatening, severe form of EC (like septic shock) can cause gangrenous cystitis (GC).
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