A bulbar artery pseudoaneurysm following traumatic urethral catheterization

Authors

  • Mathieu Bettez
  • Melanie Aubé McGill University
  • Mohamed El Sherbiny
  • Tatiana Cabrera
  • Roman Jednak

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.4050

Abstract

Traumatic urethral catheterization may result in a number of serious complications. A rare occurrence is the development of a urethral pseudoaneurysm. We report the case of a 13-year-old male who required placement of a Foley catheter for an orthopedic surgical procedure. The Foley was misplaced in the bulbourethra, resulting in the development of a bulbar artery pseudoaneurysm. Profuse bleeding via the urethra was noted after removal of the catheter, and the patient experienced severe intermittent hematuria during the postoperative period. Cystoscopy revealed a pulsatile mass within the bulbourethra. Angiography confirmed a bulbar artery pseudoaneurysm, which was successfully embolized with resolution of bleeding.

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Author Biography

Melanie Aubé, McGill University

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Urology

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Published

2017-01-12

How to Cite

Bettez, M., Aubé, M., El Sherbiny, M., Cabrera, T., & Jednak, R. (2017). A bulbar artery pseudoaneurysm following traumatic urethral catheterization. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 11(1-2), E47–9. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.4050

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Case Report