Penetrating Bladder Trauma Leading to a Rectovesical Fistula: A Rare Complication of Bicycle Handlebar Injury in a Paediatric Patient
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Abstract
An adolescent boy presented with a history of penetrating trauma from a bicycle handlebar injury to the left lower abdomen. A computed tomography (CT) scan and a diagnostic laparoscopy showed extraperitoneal bladder rupture, which was repaired. In the postoperative period, a micturating cystourethrogram revealed a rectovesical fistula (RVF), which was managed conservatively with a Foley catheter. This case depicts a rare complication of RVF in a case of penetrating trauma abdomen managed conservatively with a unique mechanism of injury.
First Page
794
Last Page
796
DOI
10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_99_25
Publication Date
11-1-2025
Recommended Citation
Kavirayani, Vaishnavi; Pai, Nitin G.; Thotan, Sundeep Payyanur; and Kumar, Vijay, "Penetrating Bladder Trauma Leading to a Rectovesical Fistula: A Rare Complication of Bicycle Handlebar Injury in a Paediatric Patient" (2025). Open Access archive. 12335.
https://impressions.manipal.edu/open-access-archive/12335