ABSTRACT

Spinal cord injury, leading to temporary or permanent dysfunction still remains a serious health problem. Neurogenic bladder which occurs after trauma may lead to serious consequences such as renal failure and infection, which increases morbidity and mortality. Spinal injury with a firearm can lead to the second most common neurogenic bladder after traffic accidents. Patients who had spinal trauma should be examined due to the condition which occurs in spinal shock and to check bladder and bowel control functions. As can be seen in our case, isolated neurogenic bladder after spinal cord injury caused by firearms, is discussed with proper identification and management of investigations. (JAREM 2013; 3: 41-3)

Keywords: Gunshot injury, neurogenic bladder, spinal trauma