First Irish and tenth case of small bowel obstruction secondary to suprapubic catheterisation in the world. Case report and case review of a rare complication of suprapubic catheterisation

Conclusions From the extensive literature search we found that there are only nine cases reported so far globally, and our case is first Irish and tenth international case of bowel obstruction secondary to SPC. Significantly distended bladder, use of ultrasound and extra precaution in elderly patients can reduce the risk of damage to bowel.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research