Purple Urine Bag Syndrome in Two Palliative Care Patients
- Author:
Abdul Mushib Ibrahim
1
;
Sreshta Singh
1
Author Information
1. Labasa Divisional Hospital
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Purple Urine Bag Syndrome
- From:
Fiji Medical Journal
2018;24(2):69-73
- CountryFiji
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purple urine bag syndrome (PUBS) is a rare manifestation of urinary tract infections resulting in bright purple discolouration of the urine catheter bag and tubing. The phenomenon is common in elderly woman with constipation and urinary tract infections associated with long term indwelling catheter (IDC) use. We present two cases of PUBS witnessed in the emergency department.
- Full text:FMJ 2018 v24 n02 69 - 73 - Purple Urine Bag Syndrome in 2 palliative care patients.pdf
