학술논문
Spontaneous intraurethral catheter knot requiring perineal urethrotomy in a neonate: A case report with review of management and prevention
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
Pediatric Urology Case Reports. Sept-Oct, 2020, Vol. 7 Issue 5, p121, 5 p.
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
Infant feeding tubes are routinely used as urethral catheters in neonates and children. Although considered safe, it can lead to significant morbidity if the catheter knots in the bladder. We report a case of a spontaneous urinary catheter knotting in a neonate. It required a perineal urethrotomy for successful removal. A lateral oblique radiograph to characterize the complexity of knot helps in its management. Training of staff involved in the insertion, maintenance or removal of the catheters is essential to decrease catheter related complications. Key Words: Intraurethral catheter, spontaneous knot, neonate, urethrotomy.
Introduction Urethral catheterization is a common ward procedure in pediatric hospitals and intensive care units. The common indications for urethral catheterization are urine collection for urine analysis, urine output monitoring [...]
Introduction Urethral catheterization is a common ward procedure in pediatric hospitals and intensive care units. The common indications for urethral catheterization are urine collection for urine analysis, urine output monitoring [...]