Citation

D'Amico MJ, Hagerty JA. Can. J. Urol. 2024; 31(3): 11908-11910.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, CJU Communications)

DOI

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PMID

38912946

Abstract

Urethral injuries are rare among the pediatric population, and the majority occur after trauma. This is the case of an eight-year-old female with complete proximal urethral disruption and ruptured bladder neck without pelvic fracture after a motor vehicle crash. After the accident, her bladder neck was reapproximated and a suprapubic tube was placed. Three months later, she underwent reconstruction for a bladder neck closure and appendicovesicostomy. In managing these patients, focus should first be directed at achieving a safe means of urinary drainage, and next to repair the lower urinary tract to maximize continence and minimize complications.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Child; Female; trauma; *Accidents, Traffic; *Urethra/injuries/surgery; appendicovesicostomy; bladder neck; Fractures, Bone/surgery; Pelvic Bones/injuries; Rupture/surgery; Urinary Bladder/injuries