Title: Spontaneous Rupture of the Urinary Bladder - A Case Report and Review of Literature

Authors: Dr Girish D. Bakhshi, Dr Mohammed Siddique J A, Dr Kavita V Jadhav, Dr Rajesh G Chincholkar, Dr Mukund B Tayade, Dr Priyank D Kothari

 DOI:  http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i9.42

Abstract

Introduction: Spontaneous rupture of the urinary bladder [SRUB] is a rare event. Patients usually present with features of peritonitis and diagnosis is usually made at operation. There are several factors that can predispose patients to an event like this, but most commonly it includes a chronic increase in bladder wall pressure and chronic inflammatory states besides malignancy.

Case Report: A 42 years old male came in emergency surgery department with pain in abdomen. Ultrasono-graphy of abdomen was suggestive of peritonitis for which he underwent exploratory laparotomy and was found to have perforation of urinary bladder which was repaired. Patient recovered uneventfully.

Conclusion: Rupture of urinary bladder must be included in the differential diagnosis of acute abdomen presenting with peritonitis. A high index of suspicion is essential in the presence of urinary symptoms. In the majority of cases, underlying bladder pathology has been identified, although idiopathic SRUB may occur. 

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Corresponding Author

Dr Girish D. Bakhshi

Department of Surgery Grant Govt Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai-400008