Classification of posterior urethral injury

Question 1

Type 1

Answer 1

Contusion without imaging findings

Question 2

Type 2

Answer 2

Stretch injury with elongation of the urethra without extravasation

Question 3

Type 3

Answer 3

Partial disruption with extravasation of contrast agent from the urethra with opacification of the bladder

Question 4

Type 4

Answer 4

Complete disruption of the urethra without opacification of the bladder

With urethral separation of <2 cm

Question 5

Type 5

Answer 5

Complete disruption of the urethra without opacification of the bladder

With urethral separation of >2 cm