UroToday Int J. 2009 In Press. doi:10.3834/uij.1944-5784.2009.12.06
A Rare and Serious Complication of Elective Suprapubic Catheter Change
Suprapubic catheter (SPC) insertion is a commonly performed elective or emergency procedure in urology. SPC change is a simple process that is typically completed in the primary care office in the United Kingdom. Urinary tract infection, hemorrhage, and injury to adjacent intraabdominal organs are potential complications. The authors present a case of inadvertent bowel injury following elective SPC change. They recommend techniques to prevent this complication.
KEYWORDS: Suprapubic catheter; Delayed bowel injury
CORRESPONDENCE: Nikhil Vasdev, Specialist Registrar, Department of Urology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK (nikhilvasdev@doctors.org.uk).
CITATION: Urotoday Int J. 2009 Oct;2(6). doi:10.3834/uij.1944-5784.2009.12.06
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