Penetrating Bladder Trauma Leading to a Rectovesical Fistula: A Rare Complication of Bicycle Handlebar Injury in a Paediatric Patient

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Rectovesical fistula developed post bladdar repair after penetrating trauma to the abdomen.
Diagnostic laparoscopy confirmed extraperitoneal bladder rupture due to bicycle handlebar injury.
Micturating cystourethrogram was utilized to diagnose the fistula present postoperatively.
Management involved conservative treatment with a Foley catheter, supporting non-invasive approaches.

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Case highlights a rectovesical fistula following penetrating trauma in an adolescent, indicating a rare complication.

Kavirayani et al. (2025) studied this question.

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