Vesical explosion during transurethral resection of the prostate: report of a case

Vesical perforation during transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is usually related to high increases in intravesical pressure. However, it may rarely be related to explosion precipitated by the contact of the electrocautery with some gases produced during the resections. The authors presen...

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Published in:	Archivos españoles de urología Vol. 59; no. 6; pp. 651 - 652
Main Authors:	Ribeiro da Silva, Matheus Neves, Lopes Neto, Antonio Correa, Zambon, João Paulo, Verotti, Mauricio Jacomini, Wroclawski, Eric Roger
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Spain INIESTARES, S.A 01-07-2006
Subjects:	Aged Humans Intraoperative Complications - etiology Male Rupture Transurethral Resection of Prostate - adverse effects Urinary Bladder - injuries Vesical explosion Transurethral resection Resección transuretral Explosión vesical
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Summary:	Vesical perforation during transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is usually related to high increases in intravesical pressure. However, it may rarely be related to explosion precipitated by the contact of the electrocautery with some gases produced during the resections. The authors present a case of vesical explosion, discuss its mechanism and suggest some measures for prevention. A 71-years-old male underwent TURP and hemostasy of bleeding from the bladder neck due to persistent hematuria. A wire loop electrode set at a cutting and coagulating current of 80 watts was used. During coagulation of a bleeding in the anterior aspect of the vesical neck when the bladder was empty, a loud pop was heard and a jolt was felt at the lower abdomen. Inspection revealed a hole in the dome of the bladder with loops of small bowel visible. A low midline incision was done, and the intraperitoneal bladder rupture was repaired. Although uncommon, vesical explosion during TURP may occur and some preventive measures, discussed herein, can be performed to avoid this complication.
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ISSN:	0004-0614 0004-0614
DOI:	10.4321/S0004-06142006000600017