Action to be taken in traumatic rupture of the urethra in boys (4 cases)
Aubert, J.; Court, B.
Journal d'Urologie et de Nephrologie 81(10-11): 805-814
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-8200 PMID: 1240977 Document Number: 89100
On the occasion of four cases, the authors studied the problems posed by traumatic rupture of the urethra in boys. They draw a very clear distinction between fresh rupture where the urethral lesions are only one of the elements of multiple trauma. The clinical picture and the I.V.P. form the basis for the diagnosis, and the indwelling catheter when it can be placed in position remains a valid mode of treatment. At the stage where complications have arisen, a clinical as well as a radiological check-up is indispensable before taking any decision. If action must be taken, suture-resection seems to be the best solution.