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Urine collection systems: the need for change
Author(s) -
Feneley Roger
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
trends in urology and men's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2044-3749
pISSN - 2044-3730
DOI - 10.1002/tre.286
Subject(s) - urine , catheter , computer science , medicine , urology , surgery
Abstract The self‐retaining catheter was developed in the 1930s without recognising the need to preserve the antibacterial mechanisms of the bladder. Professor Feneley discusses how future research should be seeking a urine collection system that enables the bladder to fill and empty regularly and completely, thus mimicking the wash‐out effect of the healthy bladder. He provides an example of the way in which new technologies can improve the quality of life for the catheter user. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons