A case series of a novel phenomenon of “whiplash bladder”

Abstract

We describe the phenomenon of the development of lower urinary tract symptoms (storage) following accidents in which there is no direct bladder trauma or pelvic fracture and propose the term “Whiplash bladder”. That bladder symptoms may develop in such circumstances is under appreciated in the urological and medical legal literature.

Keywords

Bladder dysfunction / Lower urinary tract symptoms / Trauma / Pelvic nerves / Whiplash

FUNDING

This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not for profit sectors.

CONSENT TO PUBLISH

We have the patients’ consent to publish their cases.

DECLARATIONS

This information reported in this article is available on re-quest.

ETHICS, CONSENT AND PERMISSIONS

Not applicable.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE

The authors declare they have no conflicts of interest.

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