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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Medical Case Studies

Background:

  • Intravesical foreign bodies require prompt diagnosis and management.
  • Understanding the etiology and removal methods is crucial for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical presentation, nature, and removal methods of intravesical foreign bodies.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of cystoscopic removal versus suprapubic cystostomy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of patients with intravesical foreign bodies (February 2007 - January 2009).
  • Inclusion of clinical data, foreign body characteristics, and treatment outcomes.
  • Cystoscopy was the primary removal technique; suprapubic cystostomy was used when necessary.

Main Results:

  • Nine patients (6 males, 3 females; mean age 24.5 years) were identified.
  • Common causes included self-introduction (5 cases) and iatrogenic factors (4 cases).
  • Cystoscopic removal was successful in the majority of cases.

Conclusions:

  • Intravesical foreign bodies are relatively common, with self-introduction and iatrogenic causes predominating.
  • Cystoscopy is an effective primary treatment modality.
  • Suprapubic cystostomy is a viable alternative for challenging cases.