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Foreign body in lower urinary tract.

E Najafi, J F Maynard

    Urology
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A man inserted a rubber cable into his bladder to relieve urinary symptoms, but it became lodged. The foreign body was successfully removed surgically, with a full recovery.

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    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.