The Phantom Urine: An Unexpected Finding during a Routine Cesarean Section. (11th February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pagnozza, Maria; Achtari, Chahin; Meuwly, Jean-Yves; Baud, David
• Other Names: Hoesli I. Academic Editor.; MacKenzie I. Academic Editor.; Osmanagaoglu M. A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-02-11
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Obstetrics; Gynecology; Genital Diseases, Female; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases; Gynecology; Obstetrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/575032
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6684

Abstract

Abstract : We present here an atypical finding during an elective repeat cesarean section. Despite urine flow through an indwelling bladder catheter, bladder remains distended during the whole procedure. Unexpected anatomical variations and malformations can make routine surgery challenging. Urinary tract anomalies should be suspected in cases of unexpected difficult bladder catheterization.