Herniation of the urinary bladder: a complication of traumatic pubic symphysis diastasis

South Med J. 1995 Aug;88(8):849-50. doi: 10.1097/00007611-199508000-00013.

Abstract

Bladder rupture and urethral disruption are relatively common injuries associated with pelvic trauma; however, bladder herniation into a public symphysis diastasis is an unusual sequelae of pelvic trauma. We report a case of anterior bladder wall herniation into a traumatic pubic diastasis and review the literature. Recommendations focusing on avoiding possible urinary bladder complications associated with closed reduction and external fixation of the diastasis are offered.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Hernia / diagnostic imaging
  • Hernia / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pubic Symphysis / injuries*
  • Radiography
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / etiology*