Ureteral catheter shavings: A potential threat.
A combination of a worn panendoscope sheath and a soft, disposable ureteral catheter can evoke a potentially troublesome situation. Shavings or fragements from such a catheter can produce a nidus for stone formation. An illustrative case is presented with a plea for caution in this regard.
D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D001744:Urinary Bladder Calculi / Q000209:etiology; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*