Urethral catheter placement requires an understanding of the unique anatomy of the lower urinary tract in order to avoid iatrogenic injury to the urethra and to ensure successful catheterization.

The alert describes a problem that can lead to excessive pressure in the kidney during procedures to remove urinary stones.

Typical biopsies of the upper urinary tract use a specialized ureteral catheter, which snakes forceps through the urinary ...

Why this is important:- Long-term indwelling catheters (both urethral and suprapubic) are commonly used in both hospital and community care settings. Long-term catheterisation carries a significant ...