Rupture of the male bladder and posterior urethra following external violence. The problems of management

Abstract

Unless by your skill you can prevent the formation of a stricture you are presiding at the opening of a life-long tragedy. (RUTHERFORD MORISON.)

Management of Major Trunk Injuries [Abridged]

“…If we do not subscribe to the last method, and many do not, posterior urethrography is helpful at the time the disrupted pelvis is diagnosed at the first X-ray. A dilute aqueous medium is used and this should prove the posterior urethra to be intact or demonstrate the injury (Cullum 1967). Although occasionally misleading, catheter cystography may be of great value.…”