Advances in catheter technology allow for proper draining of urine and realignment of the bladder with the urethra. After removal of the catheter, any remaining restrictions could be surgically relieved by a urethroplasty. Complications are rare, but could include impotence or incontinence. When he died in 1914, at age 85, the cause of death was pronounced as a chronic bladder infection and inflammation of the urethra, caused originally by a gunshot wound. An anteroposterior view of a 3-dimensional computerized representation of the male pelvis including bladder.
Arrow designates path of bullet based on examining surgeon description.
A Left posterior oblique view of the male pelvis, including bladder, gives a perspective on bullet path. Arrow designates path of bullet based on examining surgeon description.