Abstract:Bladder rupture is associated with "pseudorenal failure," in which the urine is reabsorbed from the peritoneum, resulting in increased serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels. We report a case of ruptured bladder with pseudorenal failure. An 80 -yearold woman with a history of ovarian cancer surgery visited her previous physician with complaints of mild lower abdominal pain and abdominal distention. On admission, serum BUN and creatinine levels were elevated, but they improved promptly after inse… Show more
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