Outcomes comparison of hydrophilic and non-hydrophilic catheters for patients with intermittent catheterization: An updated meta-analysis

Asian J Surg. 2020 May;43(5):633-635. doi: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2019.12.009. Epub 2020 Jan 18.
No abstract available

Keywords: Cost-effectiveness; Hydrophilic catheters; Intermittent catheterization; Urethral trauma; Urinary tract infections.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Letter
  • Meta-Analysis

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization / adverse effects
  • Catheterization / instrumentation*
  • Catheterization / methods
  • Catheters* / adverse effects
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Humans
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions*
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Risk
  • Urethra / injuries*
  • Urinary Catheterization / adverse effects
  • Urinary Catheterization / instrumentation*
  • Urinary Catheterization / methods
  • Urinary Catheters* / adverse effects
  • Urinary Catheters* / economics
  • Urinary Tract Infections / etiology
  • Urinary Tract Infections / prevention & control