Infantile bladder rupture during voiding cystourethrography

Int Braz J Urol. 2007 Jul-Aug;33(4):532-5; discussion 535. doi: 10.1590/s1677-55382007000400012.

Abstract

Bladder rupture is rare during infancy and most of reported cases had urethral obstruction or neurogenic bladder. We report two cases of infantile bladder rupture during voiding cystourethrography (VCUG). This report reinforces the criteria for proper VCUG imaging procedure. Consideration of expected bladder volume for body weight, and close monitoring of bladder pressure and injection speed could prevent such complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease*
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Rupture
  • Urinary Bladder / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Bladder / injuries*
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / etiology*
  • Urography / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Contrast Media