Removal of an encrustation catheter impacted in the prostatic urethra by holmium laser

Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2011 Sep;20(5):307-10. doi: 10.3109/13645706.2010.534170. Epub 2010 Nov 17.

Abstract

It is difficult to withdraw an encrusted urinary catheter, especially when it is impacted in the prostatic urethra. This article reports our experience with removing an encrusted urethral catheter using holmium laser through the suprapubic cystostomy tract.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects*
  • Cystostomy
  • Device Removal / methods*
  • Humans
  • Lasers, Solid-State / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Urethra
  • Urinary Catheterization / adverse effects*