title: Jelly belly test.
abstract: A technique is described as how to appreciate urethral obstruction prior to attempt at catheterization to avoid injury to urethra. In this technique anesthetic jelly is administered through external urinary meatus, which leads to distension of distal urethra in case of obstruction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan.
authors.forename: Akhtar
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: N
authors.forename: Sajid
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: M A
authors.forename: Naeem
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: M
authors.forename: Anwar
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: K
mesh_terms: D000777:Anesthetics / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014521:Urethra / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000293:injuries; D014524:Urethral Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization
chemical_list: D000777:Anesthetics; D004338:Drug Combinations; C008129:chlorhexidine gluconate, lidocaine drug combination; D008012:Lidocaine; D002710:Chlorhexidine