TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Impalement injury of the urinary bladder: a case report
JO  - Korean journal of urology
A1  - Morita, Jun
A1  - Naoe, Michio
A1  - Nakasato, Takehiko
A1  - Ogawa, Yoshio
SP  - 435
EP  - 437
VL  - 53
IS  - 6
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2005-6737
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.4111/kju.2012.53.6.435
ID  - ref1
ER  -