Late Diagnosis of Bladder Injury During Cesarean Section

Abstract

Intraoperative bladder injury in cesarean deliveries is an important complication that causes maternal morbidity. Bladder adhesions resulting from previous abdominal operations, cesarean section under emergency conditions, cesarean section after prolonged labor or in the second stage of labor are predisposing factors for bladder injury. In order to prevent bladder injury, it is important to be aware of bladder injury during peritoneal incision in risky cases, delivery of the baby, and hysterotomy and fascia closure. In this article, we present the diagnosis and treatment of a patient who was diagnosed with intraperitoneal bladder perforation, intra-abdominal abscess and peritonitis one week after cesarean section, in the light of current literature. In our case, intraoperative diagnosis could not be made, postoperative active hematuria was not observed, the focus was on the diagnosis of postoperative ileus, and intra-abdominal abscesses developed. A multidisciplinary team ensured success in the treatment.

Keywords

• abdominal abscesses
• bladder injury
• cesarean