Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Foreign body in the urinary bladder]

L B Tan1, C P Chiang, C H Huang

  • 1Department of Urology, Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Taiwan, Republic of China.

Gaoxiong Yi Xue Ke Xue Za Zhi = the Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

[Advancements of artificial intelligence in dry eye].

[Zhonghua yan ke za zhi] Chinese journal of ophthalmology·2025
Same author

Oral Functions and Various Cooking Methods Associated With Chewing-To-Swallowing Time in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.

Journal of oral rehabilitation·2025
Same author

[Progress in diagnosis and treatment of liver damage in endocrine diseases].

Zhonghua nei ke za zhi·2024
Same author

[Evaluation of thermal environment and human thermal comfort in 8 types of public places from 2019 to 2021].

Zhonghua lao dong wei sheng zhi ye bing za zhi = Zhonghua laodong weisheng zhiyebing zazhi = Chinese journal of industrial hygiene and occupational diseases·2023
Same author

[Efficacy of a recombinant bovine basic fibroblast growth factor gel for the treatment of moderate dry eye: a multicenter randomized double-blind parallel controlled clinical trial].

[Zhonghua yan ke za zhi] Chinese journal of ophthalmology·2021
Same author

Pressure induced superconductivity in MnSe.

Nature communications·2021
Same journal

[Effect of early intervention on the interaction of developmentally delayed infants and their mothers].

Gaoxiong yi xue ke xue za zhi = The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences·1995
Same journal

[Risk factors related to alcohol use among adolescents of fathers with alcoholism].

Gaoxiong yi xue ke xue za zhi = The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences·1995
Same journal

A study of different postures on isometric lifting strength in normal college students.

Gaoxiong yi xue ke xue za zhi = The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences·1995
Same journal

A clinical analysis of necrotizing fasciitis: a review of 54 cases.

Gaoxiong yi xue ke xue za zhi = The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences·1995
Same journal

Arthroscopic debridement for osteoarthritis of the knee: a seven years follow-up study.

Gaoxiong yi xue ke xue za zhi = The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences·1995
Same journal

Comparison of serum CA15-3 and CEA in breast cancer.

Gaoxiong yi xue ke xue za zhi = The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences·1995
See all related articles

Foreign bodies in the urinary bladder, though uncommon, can cause serious issues. Most can be removed endoscopically, preventing long-term urinary complications.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Foreign bodies in the urinary bladder are infrequently reported but can lead to significant complications.
  • Potential complications include chronic cystitis, urolithiasis, and rectal abscess formation.
  • Insertion is often for autoerotic or unknown reasons.

Observation:

  • This paper details four cases of urinary bladder foreign bodies.
  • The objects included a cucumber, glass tube, chewing gum, and a filliform catheter.
  • Patients presented with foreign bodies inserted for autoerotic or unknown motivations.

Findings:

  • Endoscopic removal is effective for most urinary bladder foreign bodies.
  • Surgical intervention is necessary for patients with coexisting lower urinary tract obstructive disease.

Related Experiment Videos

  • All four cases experienced no urological complications one year post-treatment.

    • Implications:

    • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management of urinary bladder foreign bodies are crucial.
    • Endoscopic techniques offer a minimally invasive solution for many cases.
    • Successful treatment can prevent long-term morbidity associated with these foreign bodies.