Editing Lower Urinary Tract Trauma (section)

=== Background ===

* '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Bladder rupture can be classified as intraperitoneal (into the peritoneal cavity) vs. extraperitoneal (outside the peritoneal cavity)</span>'''

* '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Bladder injuries are:</span>'''
** '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Extraperitoneal in ≈60%</span>'''
** '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Intraperitoneal in ≈30%</span>'''
** '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Both intraperitoneal and extraperitoneal in ≈10%</span>'''
* '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Extraperitoneal bladder injury</span>'''
** '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Usually associated with pelvic fracture</span>'''
* '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Intraperitoneal bladder injury</span>'''
** '''Can be associated with pelvic fracture but are <span style="color:#ff0000">more commonly due to penetrating injuries or burst injuries at the dome by direct blow to a full bladder.</span>'''