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Imaging recommendation · Abdomen · Pelvis

Suspected bladder rupture after trauma (gross hematuria + pelvic fracture)

Recommended: CT Cystogram (with retrograde contrast filling) is the preferred imaging study for suspected bladder rupture after trauma (gross hematuria + pelvic fracture). Intraperitoneal rupture → surgical repair.

Recommended study

CT Cystogram (with retrograde contrast filling)

CT IV contrast Preferred Abdomen · Pelvis Emergency Reviewed

Intraperitoneal rupture → surgical repair. Extraperitoneal rupture often managed with Foley.

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