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The “Bladder sign”—An important early marker of retroperitoneal hemorrhage
Author(s) -
Freilich Mark I.,
Gossman David E.,
Applegate Robert J.,
Werns Steven W.,
Gips Sanford J.,
Turi Zoltan G.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.23141
Subject(s) - medicine , retroperitoneal hemorrhage , retroperitoneal space , radiology , cardiac catheterization , bladder injury , surgery
Retroperitoneal hemorrhage remains one of the major complications of cardiac and peripheral vascular catheterization. Its high associated morbidity and mortality require vigilance and early intervention. We report six cases of retroperitoneal hemorrhage featuring a “bladder sign.” The compression of the bladder described in this series can be visualized on the incidental cystogram that results from contrast given during catheterization. Its significance as a highly specific marker of retroperitoneal hemorrhage should be appreciated. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc