Suprapubic catheter insertion complicated by small bowel obstruction requiring laparotomy: a case report

Faisal Alsaleh1, Abdullah Aljarbou1, Mohammed Bin Shunayf2

  • 1Department of Urology, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh 12372, Saudi Arabia.

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Summary

Suprapubic catheterization (SPC) can rarely cause bowel obstruction. A 70-year-old female developed this complication, requiring surgery for adhesive band release, emphasizing careful technique and prompt recognition.