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Malposition of catheters during voiding cystourethrography.

V Rathaus1, O Konen, M Shapiro

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Sapir Medical Center, Kfar-Saba, Israel.

European Radiology
|May 17, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Catheter malposition during voiding cystourethrography can occur, with rare cases of ureteral insertion linked to vesicoureteric junction anomalies. This finding highlights potential risks in pediatric urinary tract evaluations.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Radiological Procedures
  • Medical Device Complications

Background:

  • Voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) is a standard diagnostic tool for evaluating pediatric urinary tract infections and abnormalities.
  • Proper catheter placement is crucial to avoid complications and ensure accurate diagnostic imaging.
  • Understanding potential malpositioning events is essential for patient safety and procedural refinement.

Observation:

  • A retrospective review of 843 voiding cystourethrography procedures in children (aged 1 week to 12 years) was conducted.
  • Three cases (0.36%) demonstrated inadvertent catheter insertion directly into the ureter.
  • All identified cases of ureteral catheterization occurred in patients with a history of urinary tract infection.

Findings:

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  • Ureteral catheter entry was exclusively observed in conjunction with ipsilateral uretero-vesical reflux.
  • The study suggests that catheter insertion into the ureter is facilitated by pre-existing anomalies or pathology at the vesicoureteric junction.
  • No complications were reported in the remaining 840 procedures, indicating the rarity of this specific malposition event.

    • Implications:

    • These findings underscore the importance of careful catheter manipulation during VCUG, particularly in children with suspected or known vesicoureteric junction abnormalities.
    • Enhanced vigilance and potentially modified techniques may be warranted in pediatric patients with a history of urinary tract infections to prevent ureteral catheterization.
    • Further research could explore specific risk factors and preventative strategies for catheter malposition in pediatric urogenital imaging.