title: A unique complication of urethral catheterization: pubic hair associated with struvite bladder calculi.
abstract: Bladder stones account for 5% of all urinary stone disease and can develop on a foreign body, such as a misplaced suture, eroded surgical mesh, or ureteral stent. In this case study, the authors present a patient with bladder stones associated with pubic hairs introduced during a monthly indwelling Foley catheter change. Clinicians have an important role in instructing patients on the use of proper technique and hygiene practices during urethral catheterization to minimize the potential for urinary complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Perz
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Chandy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ellimoottil
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Manoj
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Larissa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bresler
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications* / Q000451:nursing; D006197:Hair; D006801:Humans; D017616:Magnesium Compounds; D008297:Male; D010710:Phosphates; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000451:nursing; D000069877:Struvite; D001744:Urinary Bladder Calculi / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D017616:Magnesium Compounds; D010710:Phosphates; D000069877:Struvite