Decreasing suprapubic tube-related injuries: results of case series and comprehensive literature review

Tompkins, A.J.; Travis, M.; Watne, R.E.; Lasser, M.; Ellsworth, P.

Urologic Nursing 34(1): 9-17

2014


ISSN/ISBN: 1053-816X
PMID: 24716375
Document Number: 678840
Bowel-related injuries are known complications of suprapubic tube (SPT) catheterization placement. A literature review was conducted to determine identifiable risk factors for bowel injury. Results on the analysis of 25 cases are presented along with a proposed algorithm to aid in choosing between open, percutaneous, and image-guided methods of placement.

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