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Nontraumatic bladder rupture: The images before and after
Mitsumasa Okano1, Toshihiko Oshita1, Kazunori Otsui1
1Division of General Internal Medicine Department of Internal Medicine Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine Kobe Japan.
Clinical Case Reports
|June 17, 2021
Summary
Bladder rupture is a serious complication of acute cystitis, presenting with severe abdominal pain and urinary retention. Computed tomography (CT) scans are effective for diagnosing suspected bladder ruptures.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Radiology
Background:
- Acute cystitis can lead to severe complications.
- Bladder rupture is a rare but critical complication.
- Abdominal pain and inability to urinate are key symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of considering bladder rupture in specific clinical scenarios.
- To evaluate the utility of CT scans in diagnosing bladder rupture.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of cases presenting with acute cystitis, abdominal pain, and urinary retention.
- Analysis of diagnostic imaging, specifically CT scans, for suspected bladder rupture.
Main Results:
- CT scans are a valuable first-line imaging modality for suspected bladder rupture.
- Prompt diagnosis is crucial for appropriate patient management.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for bladder rupture in patients with acute cystitis experiencing worsening abdominal pain and anuria.
- CT imaging is recommended for the initial evaluation of suspected bladder rupture.
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