Bladder Explosion, A Rare Complication of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate: Two Case Reports

Abstract

Transurethral procedures are common urologic procedures performed in daily clinical practice. Bladder explosion during transurethral resection is very rare. There are various theories to explain the underlying mechanism for intravesical explosion. Here, we report two patients who suffered a bladder explosion during transurethral resection of the prostate and discuss how to prevent this complication.

Keywords

• Bladder rupture
• intravesical explosion
• transurethral resection