title: [The bladder catheter].
abstract: The benefit of the transurethral catheter to protect or measure renal function is well accepted. Urethral stricture and infection of the lower urinary tract as the complications should lead to a cautious use of catheters. A careful placement, the choice of the best material and a correct management help to avoid complications. Alternatives are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Kantonsspital Schaffhausen.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Pestalozzi
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D003556:Cystitis / Q000209:etiology; D003559:Cystostomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control
vernacular_title: Der Blasenkatheter.