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Review
. 1993 Nov;42(5):585-8.
doi: 10.1016/0090-4295(93)90283-g.

Fatal perforation of augmentation cystoplasty in an adult

D R Couillard  1 , J M Vapnek, M J Rentzepis, A R Stone
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Review

Fatal perforation of augmentation cystoplasty in an adult

D R Couillard et al. Urology. 1993 Nov.

Abstract

This is a case report of a fatal spontaneous perforation of an augmentation enterocystoplasty in a twenty-nine-year-old T12 paraplegic, thirteen months post augmentation and placement of artificial urinary sphincter. A review of the literature involving 41 episodes in 31 patients is provided with a discussion concerning presentation, etiology, and management.

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