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. 2019 Jun;13(6 Suppl4):S56–S60. doi: 10.5489/cuaj.5930

Table 1.

Indications for imaging of the bladder

Absolute indications Blunt or penetrating external trauma with gross hematuria and a known pelvic fracture
Relative indications Blunt external trauma with microscopic hematuria >30 RBC/HPF
Penetrating injury to buttocks, pelvis or lower abdomen with any degree of microscopic hematuria.
Widening of pubic symphysis >1 cm and/or widening of obturator ring >1 cm.