Urinary tract foreign body: A case of panurethral and intravesical spray foam insulation

Foreign bodies are inserted into the genitourinary tract for various reasons, and may present a challenge to remove. We report a case of foam insulation injected into the urethra almost entirely occluding the urethra and filling the bladder. Ultimately both a cystotomy and perineal urethrotomy were...

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Published in:Urology case reports 2020-11, Vol.33, p.101363, Article 101363
Main Authors: Park, Rosa, MacDonald, Susan M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Foreign body
Polyembolokoilamania
Trauma and Reconstruction
Urethra
Urethral stricture
Urethrotomy
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Summary:Foreign bodies are inserted into the genitourinary tract for various reasons, and may present a challenge to remove. We report a case of foam insulation injected into the urethra almost entirely occluding the urethra and filling the bladder. Ultimately both a cystotomy and perineal urethrotomy were required for removal. •Patients who insert things into their urethra, often do so repeatedly, resulting in urethral stricture disease.•The first attempt at removing a foreign body within the urinary tract should be an endoscopic approach.•A suprapubic tube may be necessary if the patient has severe urethral stricture disease or local destruction of tissue.
ISSN:2214-4420
2214-4420
DOI:10.1016/j.eucr.2020.101363