title: Complications from external (condom) urinary drainage devices.
abstract: External urinary drainage devices are usually considered safe and are in wide clinical use. There are only a few reports of complications arising from their improper use. We present 6 patients who suffered major complications from external condom drainage at home. The etiology and preventive measures are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis; D010413:Penis; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000628:therapy*