Urological Science

Urological Science

Volume 25, Issue 4, December 2014, Pages 137-138
Urological Science

Case report
Self-catheterization of urinary bladder complicated with extraperitoneal abscess that mimics an infected bladder diverticulum

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Abstract

For patients who are suffering from neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction, intermittent urinary catheterization is an efficient way to empty the bladder.1 However, the method may result in various complications. Herein we present a rare complication of extraperitoneal abscess owing to intermittent urinary catheterization in a 62-year-old male who had cervical spine injury and was treated with intermittent urethral catheterization for neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction. Treatment and a literature review are also described.

Keywords

bladder perforation
extraperitoneal abscess
intermittent urinary catheterization
neurogenic bladder

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