Neonatal rupture of the bladder secondary to posterior urethral valves.

Rupture of the neonatal urinary bladder during pregnancy or delivery is an extremely rare event, in some patients secondary to posterior urethral valves. In a recent case early diagnosis facilitated prompt surgical repair. A temporary bladder fistula secured survival and micturition cystourethrography establishment of the valves, which were successfully resected at two weeks of age.