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Thotan, Sundeep Payyanur

0000-0002-5631-3933

Mayo Clinic

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

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Penetrating Bladder Trauma Leading to a Rectovesical Fistula: A Rare Complication of Bicycle Handlebar Injury in a Paediatric Patient
Kavirayani, Vaishnavi , Pai, Nitin G , Kumar, Vijay , Thotan, Sundeep Payyanur

Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons | July 30, 2025 | Volume: 30 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 794-796

10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_99_25 Get It

A BSTRACT An adolescent boy presented with a history of penetrating trauma from a bicycle handlebar injury to the left lower abdomen. A computed tomography (CT) scan and a diagnostic laparoscopy showed extraperitoneal bladder rupture, which was repaired. In the postoperative period, a micturating cystourethrogram revealed a rectovesical fistula (RVF), which was managed conservatively with a Foley catheter. This case depicts a rare complication of RVF in a case of penetrating trauma abdomen managed conservatively with a unique mechanism of injury.