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Case reports

Removal of an encrustation catheter impacted in the prostatic urethra by holmium laser

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Pages 307-310 | Received 20 Jun 2010, Accepted 26 Jul 2010, Published online: 17 Nov 2010
 

Abstract

It is difficult to withdraw an encrusted urinary catheter, especially when it is impacted in the prostatic urethra. This article reports our experience with removing an encrusted urethral catheter using holmium laser through the suprapubic cystostomy tract.

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

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