Fatal perforation of augmentation cystoplasty in an adult

Urology. 1993 Nov;42(5):585-8. doi: 10.1016/0090-4295(93)90283-g.

Abstract

This is a case report of a fatal spontaneous perforation of an augmentation enterocystoplasty in a twenty-nine-year-old T12 paraplegic, thirteen months post augmentation and placement of artificial urinary sphincter. A review of the literature involving 41 episodes in 31 patients is provided with a discussion concerning presentation, etiology, and management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Paraplegia / complications
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Rupture, Spontaneous
  • Urinary Bladder / surgery*
  • Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / surgery*