title: Urethral false passage as a complication of intermittent catheterization.
abstract: Intermittent catheterization is used commonly to treat bladder dysfunction. We treated 10 patients who were experiencing difficulty with intermittent catheterization, 9 of whom had a false urethral passage. Of these patients 6 had previously undergone a bladder neck or urethral operation. Endoscopy was helpful to diagnose the condition. Treatment consisted of stenting in 3 patients, transurethral incision and stenting in 3, and fulguration and stenting in 4. An indwelling catheter was left in place for 2 to 3 weeks, after which intermittent catheterization was resumed with a softer catheter. Two patients again experienced severe difficulty with catheterization and they underwent a continent urinary diversion. When intermittent catheterization becomes difficult or impossible, the presence of a urethral false passage should be suspected as a possible cause.
authors: Department of Urologic Surgery, University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic, Minneapolis.
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authors: Koleilat
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authors: Sidi
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authors: Gonzalez
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D014521:Urethra / Q000293:injuries* / Q000473:pathology; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*