Urethral Injury by an Orthopedic Screw: An Unusual Cause of Hematuria

Pelvic fractures are commonly associated with urethral disruption; however, urethral injury from the repair of these fractures is rarely reported. Thus, the management of these injuries has not been well defined. We report a case of urethral injury from orthopedic screw insertion presenting 3 months...

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Published in:	Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) Vol. 81; no. 4; pp. e25 - e26
Main Authors:	Martinez, Laura M, Kierl, Kevin, Slobodov, Gennady
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01-04-2013
Subjects:	Bone Screws - adverse effects Device Removal Fracture Fixation, Internal - adverse effects Fracture Fixation, Internal - instrumentation Fractures, Bone - surgery Hematuria - etiology Hematuria - surgery Humans Male Pelvic Bones - injuries Pelvic Bones - surgery Urethra - injuries Urinary Catheterization Urology
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Summary:	Pelvic fractures are commonly associated with urethral disruption; however, urethral injury from the repair of these fractures is rarely reported. Thus, the management of these injuries has not been well defined. We report a case of urethral injury from orthopedic screw insertion presenting 3 months postoperatively and effectively managed with removal of the screw and temporary Foley catheterization.
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ISSN:	0090-4295 1527-9995
DOI:	10.1016/j.urology.2013.01.013