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An Unusual and Missed Foreign Body in the Urinary Bladder

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Foreign body in the lower urinary tract is uncommon, urinary bladder being the most common site. A variety of foreign bodies such as surgical gauze, intrauterine contraceptive device, metal wire, ball pen and thermometer have been extracted from urinary bladder. The foreign body if not removed acts as a nidus for recurrent infections, and may also cause pelvic pain, hematuria, retention and secondary stones. Depending upon the size of the foreign body, either minimally invasive procedures such as endoscopic management or open surgical exploration are recommended. Here we present a case of a patient who, after sustaining a rubber bullet injury to the suprapubic region, was initially managed at a medical center and the bullet was missed while the patient underwent exploratory laparotomy. The patient later presented to us with inability to pass urine and his workup revealed a large circular rubber bullet in the bladder.

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Urinary Bladder Foreign Body Laparotomy

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