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Recurrent cystitis due to retained Jacques catheter--a case report
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
|September 1, 1989
Summary
A retained Jacque
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Gynecology
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Urinary tract infections are common postpartum complications.
- Foreign bodies in the bladder can lead to persistent symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a case of persistent cystitis caused by a retained Jacque's catheter.
- To highlight the importance of recognizing foreign bodies after childbirth.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Review of relevant medical literature.
Main Results:
- A Jacque's catheter was identified as a foreign body within the bladder.
- Removal of the catheter resolved the persistent cystitis.
Conclusions:
- Retained urinary catheters can cause significant morbidity.
- Vigilance is required to prevent and diagnose foreign body retention after delivery.