# Spontaneous Bladder Rupture during Vaginal Delivery

**Authors:** Diogo Carmali, Júlia Quiterres, Sara Duarte, André Barcelos, Sónia Afonso Ramos, Inês Garcia Nunes, André Pita, Filipe Gaboleiro, Eduardo Felício, Guilherme Bernardo, Margarida Meira, Rute Branco, Andrea Furtado, Diogo Bruno, Ana Paula Santos, Ana Paula Ferreira, Fernando Ferrito

PMC · DOI: 10.1155/criu/8756601 · Case Reports in Urology · 2026-01-14

## TL;DR

A rare case of bladder rupture during vaginal delivery was successfully treated with surgery, preventing severe complications.

## Contribution

This case report highlights a rare complication of vaginal delivery involving concurrent uterine and bladder rupture.

## Key findings

- Spontaneous bladder rupture occurred during vaginal delivery after labor induction.
- Timely surgical repair led to a favorable outcome and full recovery.
- Hematuria before and after delivery indicated bladder injury.

## Abstract

Spontaneous bladder rupture during vaginal delivery is a rare yet serious complication that requires prompt recognition and management to prevent life‐threatening consequences. We report the case of a 32‐year‐old woman with a previous cesarean section who developed concurrent uterine and bladder rupture following vaginal delivery after labor induction, a highly unusual occurrence. The presence of hematuria right before delivery, which worsened postpartum, raised suspicion for a bladder injury. Diagnosis was confirmed intraoperatively through laparotomy. Timely surgical repair was performed, leading to a favorable outcome and full recovery.

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