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The article from the Singapore Medical Journal discusses a case of extraperitoneal bladder rupture in a 55-year-old man following a transurethral vaporization procedure for benign prostatic hyperplasia. The patient presented with fever, abdominal pain, and bloating post-procedure, leading to a diagnosis of extraperitoneal bladder perforation. The article highlights the importance of distinguishing between extraperitoneal and intraperitoneal bladder ruptures for appropriate clinical management, with extraperitoneal ruptures often managed conservatively. Imaging modalities such as CT and fluoroscopy are crucial for diagnosing bladder ruptures, with specific features indicating the type of rupture. [Extracted from the article]