Ureteral catheter tip separation: potential risk using the open-end Flexi-Tip ureteral catheter.

Bundrick, W S; Bickel, A; Mata, J A; Culkin, D J; Venable, D D · J Urol · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Ureteral catheters are a vital part of the urological armamentarium. We report 2 cases in which the flexible tip portion of an open-end Flexi-Tip ureteral catheter became disjointed from the shaft within the renal collecting system during endourological procedures. The etiology, prevention and management of this complication are discussed.

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