Decreasing suprapubic tube-related injuries: results of case series and comprehensive literature review.
Bowel-related injuries are known complications of suprapubic tube (SPT) catheterization placement. A literature review was conducted to determine identifiable risk factors for bowel injury. Results on the analysis of 25 cases are presented along with a proposed algorithm to aid in choosing between open, percutaneous, and image-guided methods of placement.
Andrew J
AJ
Tompkins
Michelle
M
Travis
Reed E
RE
Watne
Michael
M
Lasser
Pamela
P
Ellsworth
D003559:Cystostomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000293:injuries*; D064647:Nephrology Nursing; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D062885:Urinary Catheters / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000451:nursing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*