A new suprapubic cystostomy trocar system
S Meessen1, P Brühl, H J Piechota
1Department of Urology, Hetzelstift Hospital, Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, Germany.
Urology
|August 5, 2000
Abstract:
We describe a newly developed suprapubic catheterization set with a defined sigmoidal, geometrically and functionally tripartite tip and grooved trocar shaft. The device was designed to enhance the handling and safety features of the current commercially available sets to promote the broader application of suprapubic catheterization.
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