Berman Michael L, Truong Thanh H, DiSaia Philip J, Chan John K
Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Irvine-Medical Center, Chao Comprehensive Cancer Center, 101 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868, USA.
Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2003 Dec;189(6):1670-1. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9378(03)00905-0.
When a large bore suprapubic catheter, such as a Foley catheter, is required for postoperative drainage of the bladder, nearly 10% of patients experience urinary leakage. We describe a novel technique involving the tubularization of the bladder during large bore suprapubic catheter placement to prevent urinary leakage while the catheter is in place and after its removal.
