title: [Suprapubic urinary diversion using Cystofix--an alternative to the urethral indwelling catheter].
abstract: Suprapubic Cystofix-cystostomy is a valuable alternative to the Foley-catheter. The advantages of suprapubic cystostomy are mainly a reduction of urinary tract infections, inflammatory reactions in the lower urinary tract and avoidance of late urethral strictures after transurethral catheterism. There are a few contraindications to be considered, mainly an empty bladder and coagulation disorders. The complication rate of suprapubic Cystofix-cystostomy, usually gross haematuria, is very low. Cystofix-cystostomy is as useful for short term urinary drainage as for long term drainage in the case of chronic voiding disorders.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Urologie, Kantonsspital St. Gallen.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Müller
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sulmoni
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D003559:Cystostomy; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology; D014556:Urine
vernacular_title: Suprapubische Harnableitung durch Cystofix--eine Alternative zum Harnröhrendauerkatheter.