A new retention catheter.
A new retention catheter made of a soft, biocompatible material is described. It has the advantages of the Cope- and Malecot-type systems without their inherent disadvantages. It is easily introduced into virtually any fluid collection and is optimal for smaller collections, such as a normal renal pelvis.
D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation*