Suprapubic stab cystostomy: a safer technique.
Suprapubic catheters have gained wide acceptance in urology. Although many regard their insertion a simple procedure, morbidity is significant and is probably underreported. We describe a percutaneous technique using intraoperative ultrasonography combined with flexible cystoscopy to ensure safe insertion, minimizing the risk to adjacent viscera.
Lawrentschuk
Nathan
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Department of Surgery, Albury Base Hospital, Albury, NSW, Australia.
Lee
Dominic
D
Marriott
Peter
P
Russell
John M
JM
D003558:Cystoscopy; D003559:Cystostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012449:Safety; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional; D014781:Viscera / Q000293:injuries