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Adventitious knot formation complicating catheterization of the infant bladder
Author(s) -
Levison J,
Wojtulewicz J
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2004.00439.x
Subject(s) - medicine , complication , knot (papermaking) , radiological weapon , surgery , urine , chemical engineering , engineering
Bladder catheterization is a common technique employed in obtaining urine for culture, monitoring urine output and for diagnostic radiological procedures. We present two cases of knot formation in male infants catheterized with a 5 gauge feeding tube. We discuss avoidance, recognition and management of this complication.