CT evaluation of an anterior urethral tear

A retrograde urethrogram is usually performed to evaluate the urethra in patients with suspected urethral injuries. A computed tomography (CT) scan is performed after the retrograde urethrogram to evaluate for further intrabdominal injuries. We present a case in which a CT scan performed after a ret...

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Published in:The Journal of emergency medicine 2004-04, Vol.26 (3), p.315-318
Main Authors: Hinrichs, Clay R, Shah, Kartik, Visvikis, George A, Trivedi, Malti, Sofocleous, Constantinos
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Catheterization
computed tomography scanners
Emergency Medicine - methods
Hematoma - diagnostic imaging
Hematoma - etiology
Humans
Inguinal Canal
Male
Rupture - complications
Rupture - diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
Urethra - diagnostic imaging
Urethra - injuries
urethral rupture
urethrogram
Urinary Bladder Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Urinary Bladder Diseases - etiology
Urology - methods
X-ray
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Summary:A retrograde urethrogram is usually performed to evaluate the urethra in patients with suspected urethral injuries. A computed tomography (CT) scan is performed after the retrograde urethrogram to evaluate for further intrabdominal injuries. We present a case in which a CT scan performed after a retrograde urethrogram in a trauma patient identified a urethral tear.
ISSN:0736-4679
2352-5029
DOI:10.1016/j.jemermed.2003.12.009