Long-term migration of a bullet to the bladder after 47 years of trauma: A literature review

Foreign bodies in the urinary tract are uncommon and can arise from self-insertion or migration from other organs. Documented cases include various objects such as intrauterine devices, fragments of Foley catheters, toothpicks, and fish bones. However, the migration of bullet fragments into the urin...

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Published in:Urology case reports 2025-03, Vol.59, p.102952, Article 102952
Main Authors: Phan, Bao Truong, Anh Trang, Vinh Vo, Tran, Sang Tan, Le, Huan Quang, Nhat Nguyen, Duy Hoai, Anh Pham, Vu Ngoc, Tri Tai Truyen, Thien Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bladder stone
Bullet
Endourology
Foreign bodies
Migration
Urinary tract infection
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Summary:Foreign bodies in the urinary tract are uncommon and can arise from self-insertion or migration from other organs. Documented cases include various objects such as intrauterine devices, fragments of Foley catheters, toothpicks, and fish bones. However, the migration of bullet fragments into the urinary tract from another location is extremely rare with only a few cases reported in the current literature. Here, we present a case of a urinary tract stone formed around a foreign body—a bullet fragment—discovered 47 years after the patient experienced trauma. •Urinary tract foreign bodies, like bullets, are rare and linked to gunshot trauma.•Bullets in the urinary tract can cause stone formation if not removed properly.•Surgeons must choose between transurethral and cystostomy to avoid urinary injuries.
ISSN:2214-4420
2214-4420
DOI:10.1016/j.eucr.2025.102952