Unusual Complication of Urethral Catheterization: A Case Report.
10.3346/jkms.2008.23.1.161
- Author:
Myung Ki KIM
1
;
Kwangsung PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Gwangju, Korea. uropark@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Urinary Catheterization;
Ureter;
Complications
- MeSH:
Adult;
Female;
Humans;
*Ureter;
Urinary Catheterization/*adverse effects
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science
2008;23(1):161-162
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We report an unusual complication caused by urethral catheterization. During a routine urethral catheter change in a 38-yr-old woman, a 14-Fr Foley catheter was accidentally placed into the right ureter through the ureteral orifice. The position of the catheter was confirmed by retrograde urogram through urethral catheter. Percutaneous nephrostomy was performed with subsequent proper replacement of a urethral catheter. Two weeks later, the injured ureter had healed without leakage or obstruction.
