A urethral catheter knot: a rare complication of cystourethrography

Complications of voiding cystourethrography are infrequent. We report a rare complication of knotting of the catheter within the bladder, necessitating surgical removal of the catheter through the urethra.

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Published inPediatric radiology Vol. 26; no. 10; p. 757
Main Authors Konen, O, Pomeranz, A, Aronheim, M, Rathaus, V
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 01.10.1996
Subjects
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Urinary Bladder
Urinary Catheterization - adverse effects
Urography - adverse effects
Urography - instrumentation
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Summary:Complications of voiding cystourethrography are infrequent. We report a rare complication of knotting of the catheter within the bladder, necessitating surgical removal of the catheter through the urethra.
ISSN:0301-0449
1432-1998
DOI:10.1007/BF01383401