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Transurethral cystoscopic removal foreign body (thermometer) with a stone extractor: A case
Ganggang Yang1,2, Dong Li1, Li Sun2
1Department of Urology, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No 1111 Xianxia Rd, Shanghai, 200336, China.
Urology Case Reports
|July 25, 2019
Summary
A thermometer was successfully removed from a male patient's bladder using a transurethral cystoscopic approach with a stone extractor, showcasing a minimally invasive technique for bladder foreign body removal.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Devices
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Bladder foreign bodies present a diverse range of objects, including common items and biological entities.
- Thermometers are an uncommon but reported type of foreign body found within the urinary bladder.
- Historically, bladder thermometer removal was challenging, especially for female patients, often requiring open manipulation or forceps.
Observation:
- A 25-year-old male presented with a thermometer self-inserted into his urinary bladder.
- The foreign body was successfully visualized and retrieved using endoscopic equipment.
Findings:
- A transurethral cystoscopic removal was performed utilizing a stone extractor.
- This endoscopic approach facilitated the safe extraction of the bladder thermometer.
Implications:
- Endoscopic removal of bladder foreign bodies, such as thermometers, is feasible and effective.
- Minimally invasive techniques like transurethral cystoscopy with stone extractors offer a viable alternative to traditional surgical methods for bladder foreign body retrieval.
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