Neonatal bladder rupture: an unusual complication of umbilical catheterization

Eur J Pediatr Surg. 1996 Dec;6(6):378-9. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1071022.

Abstract

Bladder injury in the neonatal period is an exceedingly rare phenomenon that is usually iatrogenic. Bladder rupture as a complication of umbilical catheterization in a newborn with urinary ascites, respiratory distress and hematuria is presented and discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization, Peripheral / instrumentation*
  • Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood / instrumentation*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Rupture
  • Umbilical Veins*
  • Urinary Bladder / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Bladder / injuries*
  • Urinary Bladder / surgery
  • Urography