Gangrene of the abdomen secondary to spontaneous extraperitoneal bladder rupture: A case report

Guillaume Tcheutchoua Soh; Modou Ndiaye; Omar Gaye; Ousmane Thiam; Ibrahima Cisse; Papa Ameth Fall

doi:10.1016/j.eucr.2023.102589

Gangrene of the abdomen secondary to spontaneous extraperitoneal bladder rupture: A case report

Urol Case Rep. 2023 Oct 14:51:102589. doi: 10.1016/j.eucr.2023.102589. eCollection 2023 Nov.

Authors

Guillaume Tcheutchoua Soh¹, Modou Ndiaye², Omar Gaye², Ousmane Thiam³, Ibrahima Cisse², Papa Ameth Fall²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Surgery, Gaston Berger University, Saint-Louis, Senegal.
² Department of Urology, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal.
³ Department of General Surgery, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal.

Abstract

Spontaneous bladder rupture is a rare condition, and its diagnosis has evolved over time. The clinical presentation is variable and nonspecific, with prognosis depending on the patient's condition and early recognition. We report a case of spontaneous bladder rupture complicated by abdominal wall gangrene managed in our center. The purpose of this report is to update the knowledge available on this disease.

Keywords: Abdominal wall; Bladder rupture; Gangrene; Spontaneous perforation.

Publication types

Case Reports