Xu CB, Jia DS, Pan ZS. Intravesical explosion during transurethral resection of bladder tumor: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10(29): 10689-10694 [PMID: 36312468 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i29.10689]
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Zheng-Sheng Pan, MD, Attending Doctor, Department of Urology, Zibo Central Hospital, No. 54 Gongqingtuan West Road, Zibo 255036, Shandong Province, China. panzhengsheng@aliyun.com
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Urology & Nephrology
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Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Oct 16, 2022; 10(29): 10689-10694 Published online Oct 16, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i29.10689
Intravesical explosion during transurethral resection of bladder tumor: A case report
Chuan-Bing Xu, Dong-Sheng Jia, Zheng-Sheng Pan
Chuan-Bing Xu, Dong-Sheng Jia, Zheng-Sheng Pan, Department of Urology, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo 255036, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Pan ZS conceived and wrote the manuscript; Xu CB reviewed the manuscript and reviewed the literature; Jia DS supervised the treatment of the patient; and all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Zheng-Sheng Pan, MD, Attending Doctor, Department of Urology, Zibo Central Hospital, No. 54 Gongqingtuan West Road, Zibo 255036, Shandong Province, China. panzhengsheng@aliyun.com
Received: May 11, 2022 Peer-review started: May 11, 2022 First decision: July 12, 2022 Revised: July 15, 2022 Accepted: August 30, 2022 Article in press: August 30, 2022 Published online: October 16, 2022
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Intravesical explosion during transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TUR-BT) is a very rare complication, and it may result in rupture of the bladder, which usually requires surgical correction and causes a potential threat to the patient’s life.
CASE SUMMARY
This paper reports a case of intravesical explosion during TUR-BT. Combined with the literature review, the risk factors are analyzed and measures of prevention and treatment are discussed.
CONCLUSION
Although rare, intravesical explosions can cause serious consequences, and the loud explosion can also lead to a profound psychological shadow on the patient. Urologists must be aware of this potential complication. Careful operative techniques and special precautions can reduce the risk of this complication.
Core Tip: Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TUR-BT) is the most common operation performed for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Although it is considered as a safe and minimally invasive procedure, occasionally life-threatening complications may be seen. Intravesical explosion is a very rare complication, and it may result in rupture of the bladder and has received special attention in consensus on safety of TUR-BT. Here, we present a case of an intravesical explosion during TUR-BT leading to bladder rupture to remind urologists of this rare complication with suggestions on how to manage and prevent this complication.
