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Αλέξανδρος Γ. Σφακιανάκης
ΩτοΡινοΛαρυγγολόγος
Αναπαύσεως 5
Άγιος Νικόλαος Κρήτη 72100
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Τετάρτη 21 Μαρτίου 2018

FAST examination diagnosing bladder rupture following blunt pelvic trauma

Description

A 52-year-old man presented as a level 2 trauma notification after a plywood fell on him from 15 feet. On presentation, he was evaluated according to Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) protocol. Secondary survey was significant for suprapubic tenderness and abrasions to bilateral hips. A focused assessment with sonography in trauma (FAST) examination was performed, showing echogenic fluid filling the bladder (video 1).

Video 1

Focused assessment with sonography in trauma examination performed in the trauma bay showing echogenic fluid filling the bladder.

A Foley catheter was placed, and gross haematuria was noted. X-ray in the trauma bay showed fractures of the left superior and inferior pubic rami (figure 1). Subsequently, a CT cystogram was performed which showed large clot within the bladder with small extraperitoneal extravasation (figure 2). The injury was managed with transurethral Foley and gentle...



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