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[Foreign bodies in the urethra and bladder: our experience]
M Bosquet Sanz1, V Gimeno Argente, J L Palmero Martí
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario La Fe, Valencia.
Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|August 12, 2005
Summary
This study reviews foreign bodies in the urethra and bladder from 1976 to 2004. It analyzes foreign body types, patient psychology, clinical presentation, and management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Imaging
- Patient Psychology
Context:
- Foreign bodies in the urinary tract are uncommon but can lead to significant complications.
- Understanding the demographics and characteristics of these cases is crucial for effective management.
Purpose:
- To comprehensively review cases of foreign bodies in the urethra and bladder treated between 1976 and September 2004.
- To analyze the types of foreign bodies, patient psychological profiles, clinical findings, diagnostic methods, and treatment outcomes.
- To synthesize findings with existing literature on urinary tract foreign bodies.
Summary:
- A retrospective review of urethra and bladder foreign bodies encountered over a 28-year period.
- Analysis included foreign body characteristics, patient demographics, psychological factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic modalities (e.g., imaging), and treatment approaches.
- Literature review supplemented the departmental data to provide a broader perspective.
Impact:
- Provides valuable data on the long-term trends and management of urinary tract foreign bodies.
- Aids clinicians in diagnosing and treating similar cases more effectively.
- Highlights the importance of considering psychological aspects in patients with foreign bodies.