Which of the following is a common cause of bladder or urethra injury?

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Which of the following is a common cause of bladder or urethra injury?

Bladder and urethral injuries are often iatrogenic when procedures involve the pelvis or groin, because these organs lie in close proximity to surgical work in that area. During pelvic surgeries—such as those involving the uterus, prostate, bladder, or pelvic floor—dissection, instrument passage, or tissue manipulation can accidentally damage the bladder or urethra. This type of injury is a recognized risk whenever the pelvis is opened or manipulated because of the direct access and the delicate surrounding structures. The other options don’t fit how these injuries occur: sprinting in sports doesn’t typically cause bladder or urethral trauma, vitamin deficiencies don’t create mechanical injuries to these organs, and hearing loss has no relation to the urinary tract.

Bladder and urethral injuries are often iatrogenic when procedures involve the pelvis or groin, because these organs lie in close proximity to surgical work in that area. During pelvic surgeries—such as those involving the uterus, prostate, bladder, or pelvic floor—dissection, instrument passage, or tissue manipulation can accidentally damage the bladder or urethra. This type of injury is a recognized risk whenever the pelvis is opened or manipulated because of the direct access and the delicate surrounding structures. The other options don’t fit how these injuries occur: sprinting in sports doesn’t typically cause bladder or urethral trauma, vitamin deficiencies don’t create mechanical injuries to these organs, and hearing loss has no relation to the urinary tract.

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