Knotting of urethral catheter within bladder: an unusual complication in cystourethrography

Complications in voiding cystourethrography are infrequent and may include infection, catheter-induced trauma, bladder rupture, and allergic reaction to contrast. We report a case in which the catheter formed a knot within the bladder lumen. To our knowledge, this is the first complication of this t...

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Published in:Urologic radiology 1983-01, Vol.5 (4), p.271-272
Main Authors: GAISIE, G, BENDER, T. M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Catheters, Indwelling
Female
Humans
Infant
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical sciences
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
Radiography
Urethra - diagnostic imaging
Urinary Bladder - diagnostic imaging
Urinary Catheterization - adverse effects
Urinary system
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Summary:Complications in voiding cystourethrography are infrequent and may include infection, catheter-induced trauma, bladder rupture, and allergic reaction to contrast. We report a case in which the catheter formed a knot within the bladder lumen. To our knowledge, this is the first complication of this type to be reported. We believe this particular complication can be avoided by inserting a catheter within the bladder lumen short enough to prevent looping and possible knot formation.
ISSN:0171-1091
DOI:10.1007/BF02926811