Delayed diagnosis of atraumatic urinary bladder rupture

Abstract

Spontaneous rupture of the urinary bladder (SRUB) is a very rare and often missed diagnosis. While the clinical presentation is often non-specific, SRUB is associated with a high mortality rate and therefore warrants swift diagnosis in order to avoid delay in management. Herein, we present a case of SRUB with multiple etiological factors and temporal association with phosphate enema administration.

Keywords

• Spontaneous rupture of the urinary bladder
• SRUB
• Idiopathic
• Phosphate enema