Surgical therapy of bladder rupture

Most, if not all, intraperitoneal bladder ruptures require surgical exploration. These injuries do not heal with prolonged catheterization alone. Urine takes the path of least resistance and continues to leak into the abdominal cavity. This results in urinary ascites, abdominal distention, and electrolyte disturbances.

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