British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Pages 78-80, March 2010

Emergency radical cystoprostatectomy for a perforated bladder tumour presenting with peritonitis

Department of Urology, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD9 6RJ, UK

Received 22 May 2009; received in revised form 28 August 2009; accepted 31 August 2009.

Abstract 

Spontaneous bladder perforation is a rare presenting feature of bladder malignancy. We report a case that presented with peritonitis and underwent emergency radical surgery with good postoperative recovery.

Keywords: Bladder, Perforation, Cystectomy

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PII: S1875-9742(09)00131-1

doi:10.1016/j.bjmsu.2009.08.008

British Journal of Medical & Surgical Urology
Volume 3, Issue 2 , Pages 78-80, March 2010

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