Male Catheters
 
 

Iatrogenic Hypospadias

 
 
 
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Overview

    • Clinical Features

    • Erythema surrounding the urethral meatus (early)
    • Erosion of the urethral meatus (late)

    • Cause

    • Continuous downward pressure in a long-term catheter.

    • Prevention

    • Fix the catheter to the lower abdomen to prevent downward pressure.
 
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