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Cecile T Pham1,2,3,4, Patrick Lau5, Jonathan Hew5
1Department of Urology, Northern Beaches Hospital, Frenchs Forest, NSW, Australia.
Current Urology
|May 2, 2025
Summary
Suprapubic catheter insertion complications are serious. A rare case details a suprapubic catheter (SPC) causing bowel obstruction 7 years after insertion, highlighting delayed recognition of transperitoneal placement complications.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Suprapubic cystotomy for catheter insertion is a common procedure.
- Complications, though infrequent, can lead to significant morbidity.
- Transperitoneal placement of suprapubic catheters (SPCs) carries specific risks.
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