Yonsei Med J.  1986 Mar;27(1):76-83. 10.3349/ymj.1986.27.1.76.

Complete Traumatic Rupture of Female Urethra

• Lee YT

• KMID: 693018
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.1986.27.1.76

Abstract

Four cases of complete traumatic rupture of female urethra were reviewed. Herein the incidence, etiology and treatment modalities of complete rupture of female urethra are discussed to propose guidelines for the proper management of these unusual injuries. I recommend the following: Through the retropubic approach in children, a primary realignment with either surgery or an interlocking Foley catheterization should be performed as in the delayed retropubic urethroplasty when primary realignment was not accomplished. Transvaginal repair is considered choice approach for the urethro-vaginal laceration due to other than pelvic fracture in adults.

Keyword

Traumatic rupture of female urethra; guidelines for the proper management primary realignment with surgery or interlocking catheterization; delayed retropubic urethroplasty

MeSH Terms

Adult
Catheters, Indwelling
Female
Human
Male
Urethra/injuries*
Urethra/surgery
Urography