Knotted urethral catheter in an 80-year-old woman: prevention and management of this unusual complication

Maturitas. 2008 Jun 20;60(2):180-1. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2008.02.013. Epub 2008 Apr 29.

Abstract

Intravesical catheter knotting represents a rare event, especially described in paediatric literature. We report a case of a catheter knot, occurring in an 80-year-old woman, managed by means of sustained traction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Equipment Failure
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Urinary Catheterization / adverse effects*