Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
10:19
Evaluation of Biomaterials for Bladder Augmentation using Cystometric Analyses in Various Rodent Models
Published on: August 9, 2012
20.0K
Bladder perforations in children
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Firat University Medical Faculty, Elazig, Turkey.
Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice
|May 14, 2015
Summary
Pediatric bladder perforations, often linked to pelvic injuries or iatrogenic causes, require prompt surgical attention. Early diagnosis and careful surgical technique are crucial for favorable outcomes in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Urology
- Trauma Management
Background:
- Bladder perforations in children can result from various causes.
- Pelvic injuries represent a significant etiology for bladder perforations in pediatric patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate bladder perforations specifically related to pelvic injuries in children.
- To raise awareness regarding a rare category of bladder injuries in the pediatric population.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of pediatric patients treated for bladder perforation between 2006 and 2011.
- Review of demographic and clinical data; no statistical analyses due to small sample size.
Main Results:
- Ten pediatric cases of bladder perforation were identified over a 5-year period.
- Iatrogenic injuries accounted for 40% of cases, while accidents caused 60%.
- Common symptoms included hematuria, abdominal tenderness, and anuria; mean recovery was 15 days.
Conclusions:
- Surgeons must consider bladder perforation in pediatric patients with pelvic injuries.
- Iatrogenic bladder perforations are rare but preventable, especially during inguinal hernia repair.
- Clinical vigilance for signs like anuria and abdominal findings is vital for diagnosing bladder perforation in newborns.
Related Concept Videos
01:22Esophageal Perforation-I: Introduction
802
Esophageal perforation is a severe medical condition characterized by a breach in the integrity of the esophageal wall. This breach can occur due to various factors such as trauma, medical procedures, or underlying diseases. When the esophageal wall is compromised, it allows food, fluids, and digestive juices into the chest cavity or adjacent structures, leading to potential complications and health risks.
The location of esophageal perforation can vary, occurring anywhere along the esophagus....
The location of esophageal perforation can vary, occurring anywhere along the esophagus....
802
01:28Esophageal Perforation-II: Clinical Manifestations and Management
1.0K
Esophageal perforations manifest in various clinical forms, influenced by factors such as the perforation's cause and location (cervical, intrathoracic, or intra-abdominal), the extent of contamination, and potential injury to adjacent mediastinal structures. The timing between the perforation occurrence and treatment initiation also affects the clinical presentation.
Clinical Manifestations:
Clinical Manifestations:
1.0K
01:23Urinary Bladder
4.5K
The urinary bladder is a hollow, muscular sac that temporarily stores urine before it is expelled from the body. It can hold approximately 600 mL of urine prior to micturition. The bladder is retroperitoneal and located behind the pubic symphysis in the pelvic floor.
In males, the bladder is situated in front of the rectum, while in females, it is positioned anterior to the vagina and uterus. The bladder floor contains an inverted triangular area called the trigone, defined by the two ureteric...
In males, the bladder is situated in front of the rectum, while in females, it is positioned anterior to the vagina and uterus. The bladder floor contains an inverted triangular area called the trigone, defined by the two ureteric...
4.5K
01:22Nursing Assessment of the Genitourinary System III: Percussion and Auscultation
1.3K
The genitourinary system maintains the body's fluid balance, waste excretion, and overall homeostasis. Proper assessment is essential for early detection of disorders, with percussion and auscultation integral to this evaluation. These methods help identify signs of kidney or bladder issues and provide important diagnostic clues.Percussion for Kidney TendernessPercussion is used to assess tenderness and detect kidney and bladder abnormalities. A common method for determining kidney tenderness...
1.3K
01:25Urinary Tract Calculi VI: Surgical Management
901
Procedures for Kidney StonesMedical intervention is necessary when kidney stones or renal calculi are too large to pass spontaneously (typically greater than 5 millimeters) when stones are accompanied by symptomatic infection (such as fever or pyelonephritis), when they impair kidney function, or when they cause persistent symptoms like severe pain, nausea, or urinary retention. Additionally, patients with only one kidney or those who cannot be treated with medical management also require...
901
01:22Imaging Studies VI: Voiding Cystourethrography and Cystography
4.1K
Voiding Cystourethrography (VCUG) and Cystography are specialized radiographic procedures used to examine the structure and function of the bladder and urethra.Voiding Cystourethrography (VCUG)A Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG) is a diagnostic imaging procedure that assesses the anatomy and function of the lower urinary tract. It focuses on the bladder, bladder neck, and urethra, helping detect abnormalities such as vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)—the backward or reverse flow of urine into the...
4.1K