Acute ureteral obstruction as a complication of suprapubic catheterization.
Suprapubic cystostomy catheters are an important tool for the management of patients who require urinary drainage. Although complications occur after the procedure, they are usually minor. A case of acute obstruction at the ureterovesical junction caused by a suprapubic cystostomy catheter tip is presented.
Department of Radiology, Harper Hospital, Detroit, MI 48201.
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014513:Ureter / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*