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  2. Urinary catheterization - Wikipedia

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    A coudé catheter, including Tiemann's catheter, is designed with a curved tip that makes it easier to pass through the curvature of the prostatic urethra. [2] A hematuria catheter is a type of Foley catheter used for Post-TURP hemostasis. This is useful following endoscopic surgical procedures, or in the case of gross hematuria.

  3. Foley catheter - Wikipedia

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    A Foley catheter can also be used to ripen the cervix during induction of labor. When used for this purpose, the procedure is called extra-amniotic saline infusion . [ 9 ] In this procedure, the balloon is inserted behind the cervical wall and inflated, for example with 30-80 mL of saline. [ 9 ]

  4. Mitrofanoff procedure - Wikipedia

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    Stenosis: Stenosis of the channel occurs when it becomes narrower, making it difficult to pass a catheter. [11] Additional surgery may be required to ensure the safe insertion of a catheter. [11] If the bladder cannot be emptied via the urethra and the catheter cannot enter the channel, it is a medical emergency. [5]

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  6. Urine collection device - Wikipedia

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    A urine collection device or UCD is a device that allows the collection of urine for analysis (as in medical or forensic urinalysis) or for purposes of simple elimination (as in vehicles engaged in long voyages and not equipped with toilets, particularly aircraft and spacecraft).

  7. Prostatic stent - Wikipedia

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    They can be placed in less than 15 minutes in a manner similar to Foley catheter placement. They can be easily removed, also in a manner similar to Foley catheter removal. They allow the patient to retain volitional voiding. Some patients prefer a temporary stent to Foley catheter use.

  8. Hematuria - Wikipedia

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    Hematuria can be classified according to visibility, anatomical origin, and timing of blood during urination. [1] [6]In terms of visibility, hematuria can be visible to the naked eye (termed "gross hematuria") and may appear red or brown (sometimes referred to as tea-colored), or it can be microscopic (i.e. not visible but detected with a microscope or laboratory test).

  9. Urinary tract infection - Wikipedia

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    Persons with spinal cord injury are at increased risk for urinary tract infection in part because of chronic use of catheter, and in part because of voiding dysfunction. [52] It is the most common cause of infection in this population, as well as the most common cause of hospitalization.