Citation

Morita J, Naoe M, Nakasato T, Ogawa Y. Korean J. Urol. 2012; 53(6): 435-437.

Affiliation

Department of Urology, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Korean Urological Association)

DOI

10.4111/kju.2012.53.6.435

PMID

22741055

Abstract

Impalement injury of the urinary bladder, especially secondary to rectal impalement, is extremely rare. In this case, a 31-year-old man sustained a steel pipe impalement injury through his perirectal region. He presented with gross hematuria, abdominal defense, and a penetrating wound. On the basis of the computed tomography findings and abdominal defense, we suspected a through-and-through bladder perforation from the rectal space to the intraperitoneum. Laparotomy revealed a through-and-through bladder perforation as well as damage to the right ureter, 3 distinct ileal injuries, and rectal anterior, anal, and right seminal vesicle injuries. Surgical repair of each damaged site was undertaken. The prompt diagnosis and surgical repair ensured good postoperative recovery.

Language: en