Hypothesis / aims of study
Background:
Complete bladder neck transection is a rare and complex urological injury, predominantly seen in pediatric populations, with limited guidance available for adult cases. Pelvic fracture urethral injuries (PFUI) commonly occur at the prostatomembranous-bulbar junction; however, isolated bladder neck injuries are exceedingly uncommon and pose significant management challenges.
Objective:
To present our experience with three adult cases of posttraumatic complete bladder neck horizontal transection, all managed with early surgical repair, and to assess postoperative outcomes.
Study design, materials and methods
Patients with post-traumatic bladder neck transection were studied and managed with early surgical repair to assess the postoperative outcome.
Study design:
Case series and comprehensive literature review.
Methods:
A detailed literature review was conducted to compile data on the surgical management of post-traumatic bladder neck transection. Patients were followed up in OPD to assess the outcomes.
Results
Case Series:
Case 1: A 24-year-old male presented with blunt pelvic trauma following a train accident. He was unstable, with failed urethral catheterization and free fluid on FAST. Exploration revealed complete bladder neck transection. A suprapubic cystostomy was initially placed, followed by delayed primary repair after two weeks. Postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient remains continent and catheter-free at 3-month follow-up, with preserved physiological erections.
Case 2: A young male patient underwent immediate surgical exploration and primary repair of bladder neck transection at the time of injury following blunt pelvic trauma. The procedure involved a tension-free end-to-end anastomosis over a Foley catheter. Follow-up revealed complete continence, normal voiding function, and no evidence of stricture or complications.
Case 3: Another male patient presented within a week of sustaining pelvic trauma. Early surgical repair was performed within 7 days, with successful bladder neck to prostatic urethra anastomosis. The patient had a favorable postoperative recovery, remains catheter-free, continent, and has reported no complications to date.
Interpretation of results
The three cases were studied and outcomes were assessed in terms of continence, return to normal life, sexual dysfunction.