title: The risks and benefits of suprapubic catheters.
abstract: Suprapubic catheterisation can improve some patients' quality of life but the insertion procedure, as well as changing and managing the catheter, carry risks of infection and other negative patient outcomes. This article highlights the advantages and disadvantages, indications and contraindications, and the potential benefits, so health professionals can understand the relevant issues and assess and inform patients accordingly.
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Yates
mesh_terms: D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*