Open AccessSelf-catheterization of urinary bladder complicated with extraperitoneal abscess that mimics an infected bladder diverticulum
Author(s) -
Yu-Cing Juho,
Seng-Tang Wu,
En Meng,
ChihWei Tsao,
TaiLung Cha,
DahShyong Yü,
GuangHuan Sun,
ChengPing Ma,
SunYran Chang,
Shou-Hung Tang
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
urological science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.155
H-Index - 8
eISSN - 1879-5234
pISSN - 1879-5226
DOI - 10.1016/j.urols.2014.08.002
Subject(s) - medicine , urinary system , diverticulum (mollusc) , complication , urinary bladder , surgery , urinary catheterization , urology , neurogenic bladder dysfunction
For patients who are suffering from neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction, intermittent urinary catheterization is an efficient way to empty the bladder.1 However, the method may result in various complications. Herein we present a rare complication of extraperitoneal abscess owing to intermittent urinary catheterization in a 62-year-old male who had cervical spine injury and was treated with intermittent urethral catheterization for neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction. Treatment and a literature review are also described