A 45-year-old male presented to the ER with swelling in the scrotal region along with the anterior abdominal wall and upper thigh. The patient gave history of injury to the perineal region as he fell on the cross beam of the bicycle 1 day back. With history, clinical examination & relevant investigations doctor on duty suspected a urethral tear. What is most probable location of tear in urethra in this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Description: Illustration depicts- A- prostatic urethra B- Membranous urethra C- Bulbar urethra D- Penile urethra Wall of bulbar urethra is thin & suppoed by spongy tissue which makes it very prone to injury & only the injury of bulbar urethra can result in extravasation of urine in superficial perineal pouch. Membranous urethra injury results in urine extravasation in deep perineal pouch.
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