Metallic foreign body from disposable cystoscope retained in the urinary bladder

Migrating foreign body into the urinary bladder of children postperineal trauma

“…The usual presentation is UTI, pain, hematuria, and urolithiasis, as it may be asymptomatic. [ 1 , 6 ] Some patients presented for removal,[ 13 ] and acute abdomen due to bladder FB has also been reported. [ 9 ] The examination is usually unremarkable.…”

“…Foreign body (FB) in the urinary bladder (UB) is unusual with variable causes and a wide range of objects that are reported to be found in the UB;[ 1 , 2 ] however, they are rarely reported in children. [ 3 ] They can be self-inserted through the urethra, migrated from adjacent organs, as a complication of surgical procedure or instrumentation, or because of penetrating trauma.…”

“…The patient usually presents with urinary tract infection (UTI), dribbling, hematuria, dysuria, and sometimes urine retention. [ 1 , 7 ] They are usually detected by USS or X-ray if they were radio-opaque and confirmed by cystoscopy. [ 1 , 2 ] The primary treatment is removal endoscopically or by open surgery according to the patient’s condition and age, type, and location of the object.…”

“…[ 1 , 7 ] They are usually detected by USS or X-ray if they were radio-opaque and confirmed by cystoscopy. [ 1 , 2 ] The primary treatment is removal endoscopically or by open surgery according to the patient’s condition and age, type, and location of the object. [ 2 , 7 ] In this study, we report two male pediatric patients from Sudan presented with FB in their UB following penetrating perineal trauma, both were diagnosed by USS and confirmed by cystoscopy.…”