Foreign body in lower urinary tract

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Medical Case Reports

Background:

• Foreign body insertion into the urinary tract is uncommon.
• Patients may introduce objects for self-treatment of urinary symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a case of a large rubber cable inserted into the bladder.
• To describe the management and outcome of this unusual foreign body.

Main Methods:

• A 44-year-old male presented with a rubber cable protruding from the urethra.
• The cable extended 82 cm into the bladder.
• Suprapubic surgical removal was performed.

Main Results:

• The rubber cable was successfully removed from the bladder.
• The patient experienced a benign postoperative course.

Conclusions:

• Suprapubic removal is a viable option for large, impacted bladder foreign bodies.
• Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for managing such cases.