Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bladder pushed out through rectum after pelvic fracture in two dogs
By Crivellenti, L Z et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2014·Department of Veterinary Clinical and Surgery, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Transrectal bladder prolapse secondary to pelvic fracture in two dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old male Labrador and a 7-year-old female mixed breed were brought in with a serious condition where their bladders were pushed out through a tear in the rectum, caused by pelvic fractures. The veterinarians used imaging tests to confirm the diagnosis and then performed surgery to carefully pull the bladders back into place and repair the rectal tear. After the surgery, both dogs recovered well and returned to their normal activities.
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Abstract
This report describes the exteriorisation of the urinary bladder in two dogs as a result of a laceration of the rectum from a traumatic pelvic fracture. Clinical examination and contrast radiography of the bladder were used as diagnostic tools. Both patients were treated with exploratory laparotomy, where traction of the bladder was utilised to pull the bladder through the traumatic rectal laceration allowing the organ to return to its normal anatomical position. This procedure was followed by surgical reconstruction of the rectum, resulting in effective resolution of each case.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24697605/