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Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery 1/2015

01-04-2015 | Case Report

Traumatic Pseudoaneurysm of Bulbourethral Artery Managed by Coil Embolization

Authors: Jeyaseelan Nadarajah, Vinit Baliyan, Ajay Kumar Yadav, Atin Kumar, Shivanand Gamanagatti, Ashish Saini, Amit Gupta

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery | Special Issue 1/2015

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Abstract

Urethral injury is a common form of urogenital trauma in males. Urethral injuries can be diagnosed with ease in emergency due to the presence of blood clot at external urethral meatus or inability to catheterize the urethra. Stricture formation is usual sequelae of such injuries. Uncontrolled urethral hemorrhage is a relatively rare complication which can present either as immediate or delayed. Such injuries can be managed conservatively in majority; however, if uncontrolled may require interventional management. Such patients usually have underlying pseudoaneurysm formation or arteriovenous fistula. Here, we are reporting a case of bulbar urethral injury which presented with delayed uncontrolled urethral hemorrhage. On angiography, pseudoaneurysm arising from left bulbourethral artery with active urethral extravasation was noted and was managed with coil embolization.
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Metadata
Title
Traumatic Pseudoaneurysm of Bulbourethral Artery Managed by Coil Embolization
Authors
Jeyaseelan Nadarajah
Vinit Baliyan
Ajay Kumar Yadav
Atin Kumar
Shivanand Gamanagatti
Ashish Saini
Amit Gupta
Publication date
01-04-2015
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2015
Print ISSN: 0972-2068
Electronic ISSN: 0973-9793
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-014-1204-5

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